Better With Age

A favorite star of mine 
that portrays class and style
is Demi Moore and then
she stated with a smile...
“I said I would get better with each baby, and I have."
I find this quote funny 
yet with meaning and I'm glad. 

In this century
do we really still judge?
Continuing to find the need
to label unique love?

If a woman finds content 
in a sweet male cub
then we should be happy
instead of using our noses to snub. 

I find the term cougar
a compliment in the end.
It symbolizes maturity
not prowling to win. 

As we age we gain
self assurance and self worth.
Becoming confident 
instead of dependent like at birth. 

Maybe there is a connection
between a cougar and younger men.
Don't knock it unless you've tried it
perhaps it will bring you zen.



*By Kristen Bruni for Cougar Effect Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 7/5/2011 4:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Kristen in Dr. Ram Mehta's "Cougar Effect" contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/4/2011 11:54:00 AM
Awesome poem, Kristen. I too admire Demi for her choice in men!! I like the way you developed this theme. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 7/3/2011 4:16:00 AM
AWESOME! Kristen. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Lainie
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Date: 7/3/2011 2:27:00 AM
big CONGRATULATIONS for you kristen...really wonderful cougar effect! ^_^ junjun
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Date: 7/3/2011 1:23:00 AM
True that Kristen!! Congratulations on your awesome win in Dr. Ram's contest ;) Wilma
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Date: 7/2/2011 6:49:00 PM
Congratulations Kristen. Super job. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/2/2011 6:17:00 PM
congrats Kristen on your second place win with this brilliant write my friend.. does get better with age for sure.. happy 4th.. we are at seashore watching fireworks display ..oh wow..
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Date: 7/2/2011 4:41:00 PM
I am much impressed by the take on the theme of the contest, my congratulations on the win, Kristen
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Date: 6/23/2011 1:43:00 AM
Enjoyed reading this, Kristen :) Demi indeed seems to have gone better with age, and I think a lot of women do too...Wish you the best in Dr. Ram's contest :) Sending you soupmail in a bit...
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Date: 6/22/2011 7:07:00 AM
If I were to be attacked by a Cougar she would be so old that she wouldn't have teeth or claws!! I guess that I will not be able to try it. I did enjoy the read - Mike
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Date: 6/22/2011 3:39:00 AM
Demi is an excellent example of the Cougar Effect, Kristen. And I agree wholeheartedly, we shouldn't knock it unless we've tried it. I try not to make such judgments. If people find happiness together, that's all that really matters. Great entry for Dr. Ram's contest! Love, Carolyn
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