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Commandements of Love

To love is to be romantic, From Gay Paris to the Antarctic, Without romance there is no love, Watery, lukewarm, a sort of! Never take your partner for granted, Or distance allow you to be parted, For these love affairs are risky Have your love near, and act briskly, The two of you are an item forever! Never go to bed angry, Don’t want to be love hungry, Be trusting and be trusted, Don’t be unfaithful, you’ll get busted, Lend an ear to a problem, And your heart rate will blossom, Have a picnic in your garden at night, Whilst the moon is light and bright, Go skating if young, bowling if older, Do things together, becoming bolder, Keep in touch with family, They form a foundation for harmony, Never think you will change him or her, Be assured of that, Right from the start! These love commandments you must keep, Your love will rise and definitely creep Beyond our universe, infinitely steep!

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/7/2019 4:59:00 PM

A definite FAV from me! You know me Jenn, all in for romance! Love, Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/8/2019 2:17:00 PM

Yes you are the eternal romantic - we only live once, romance is enthralling - great comment Giota, Hugs, Jenn.

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/6/2019 12:12:00 PM

To complement my friend Victor...'grandi menti grande scrittore'...great mind great writer...sending love...inviando tanto amore...'boreí to spíti sas na gemísei me tin poiitikí agápi'...for our Greek poetess...^WW^

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/7/2019 4:10:00 AM

Such compliments - do I deserve them ^WW^ - love been spoken to in Italian , such a romantic language and expressive - your Greek is great, I do appreciate it so much, so must say grazie mio meraviglioso amico - privileged to know you! Blessings and hugs, light and love, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/6/2019 5:24:00 AM

"Have a picnic in your garden at night, Whilst the moon is light and bright," and "have your love near" - these two struck me as YES! YES! EXACTLY! Well done.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/6/2019 9:27:00 AM

I love your enthusiasm in both your poems and your comments - full of life and love. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Ann Foster

Date: 7/6/2019 12:49:00 AM

I wish we could have remembered these things more often, at the right times. Excellent read. I loved it. Adding to my favs. Ann

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/6/2019 1:16:00 AM

Hi Ann, Yes I agree with you, it is in hindsight that all this comes to mind, but even hindsight is not an exact science. Thanks for the visit and awesome comment Ann, hugs and blessings, Jenn.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/4/2019 3:03:00 PM

enjoyed your ingredients for sweet loving, jen... such a beautiful piece!...huggs

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/5/2019 1:33:00 AM

Thanks Nette - for all age groups to follow - its fun and good for the soul and the marriage or relationship. Loved your comment dear friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/4/2019 8:14:00 AM

We'll done...So be it as written...certainly a recipe for good living...

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/5/2019 1:31:00 AM

Hi Arturo, my friend, an apt comment and understanding of a happy and contented life - thanks Arturo, Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/3/2019 5:35:00 PM

You are wise, I subscribe to your way of thinking.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/5/2019 1:28:00 AM

Thank you Rick - it's actually a recipe for keeping young also! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 7/3/2019 3:13:00 PM

Hi Jennifer: From your fount of wisdom,The war=yer overflows!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/5/2019 1:26:00 AM

Hi Ralph , it really has to, more mature couples seem to become a little too complacent, I see it in our friends and moan at them - My husband and I are more like Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman in 'Meet the Fockers' much to our grown up children's disdain! Thanks for an awesome comment - hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Ralph Sergi
Date: 7/3/2019 3:14:00 PM

the water overflows!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/2/2019 8:42:00 PM

Hello Jennifer … quite a lot of worthy quotes in this verse Jennifer. Thank you - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/5/2019 1:18:00 AM

Was a little late in replying, we have a bad flu virus floating around S. Africa and I am one of its victims - can't seem to shake it off. I like that you say it has some worthy quotes Lindsay, us oldyweds as Andrea mentioned below, must keep the romance burning in our marriages and relationships. Thanks for a great comment Lindsay, hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2019 7:19:00 PM

Excellent tips to newlyweds AND oldyweds! So nice, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/5/2019 1:11:00 AM

Sure, we don't have to be young to be romantic - both partners want romance in their lives - it is essential to keep the flame of love burning - yes us oldyweds must show the newlyweds how its done! Thanks fro your lovely comment Andrea, hugs and blessings, Jenny.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/2/2019 3:17:00 PM

Excellent counsel Jennifer, you paint it as it should be and bring in real nice rhyme and good imagery. Blessings, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/5/2019 1:06:00 AM

That is how I feel a good relationship should be or is - too many of us take things for granted or expect our partners to change is some way or other, it takes to tango. Thank you my friend - I'm happy you enjoyed my poem. Hugs and blessing Gordon, Jennifer.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/1/2019 6:19:00 AM

Hi Jennifer, Wow, what sage advice! I would read your advice column:-)Alexis

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/1/2019 2:04:00 PM

Wow Alexis - I have really missed you - so goooooooooood to hear from you! Thank you for a great comment and so awesome that you would read my advice column! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/1/2019 1:37:00 AM

For many, love is on a slippery slope but the secret is to put each other first. Loving unconditionally is everything. I loved your lovely poem Jennifer and I agree! : ) xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/1/2019 2:17:00 PM

Thank-you Connie - attraction, sex and then love, a union, a relationship which both partners should work towards, thus developing a harmonious partnership - thank-you for agreeing, and enjoying my poem, I am very honoured. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

John Gondolf

Date: 6/30/2019 5:46:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this sage advice, Jenn, nicely written. All my best. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/1/2019 2:21:00 PM

Thank you John, I was sifting through birthday, anniversary and Christmas cards sent to my husband and my husband to me, and I felt very sentimental, and started doodling a few words down, which eventually became a poem! Thank-you for an awesome comment - hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/30/2019 4:15:00 PM

Beautiful advice, love your sincerity, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/1/2019 2:32:00 PM

Thank-you Harry, I sincerely respect and value your support and you are a very special friend. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Ann Gilmour

Date: 6/30/2019 3:46:00 PM

You poem says it all Jennifer, simple things, but often not adherred to and that is when trouble can begin. I really enjoyed reading such an uplifting write - thank you Jennifer. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/1/2019 2:34:00 PM

What a lovely comment Ann -thank-you - I'm glad you found it uplifting and enjoyable. Hugs and blessings dear friend, Jennifer.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/30/2019 1:38:00 PM

I lend my heart to the beats of your words.. I don't take your inner beauty for granted.. and I always keep in touch with your unique poetry! Dearest Jenny, my great pleasure to read what your generous and loving heart artfully pen.. Sweet and beautiful "commandments of Love"! Warmest wishes, soul sister.. love and hugs.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/1/2019 2:39:00 PM

Thank-you Besma, my dear and pretty soul sister - I am honoured that you read my poems and your input is always held in very high esteem by me. Be well my friend and blessed always. Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/30/2019 11:02:00 AM

So many nuggets of great advice my friend..loved the verses of romance..a guide to long relationship..well done, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/30/2019 12:32:00 PM

Hi Vijay, thank you for a wonderful comment - we sometimes forget the basics of love - so important in a marriage or any partnership. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/30/2019 8:54:00 AM

Pretty good, Jennifer... Soon you'll be writing an advice column for lovers!! :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 6/30/2019 9:21:00 AM

What should I call it, Aunty Jenny's column - or a sex guide to marriage! LOL Gershon, Hugs, Jennifer.