Elderly Holding Hands

What is it about two people holding hands That says so much about life First of all it says love sweet love But when we see an elderly couple holding hands We smile and say awww! It means after a lifetime of ups and downs These people are still in love, are still the best of friends All too often, we lose that loving connection When the trials and tribulations that confront us each day Put love on the back burner and we forget about the one thing That brought us together in the first place... love Try to remember that feeling and how overwhelming it was How we lost our appetite, how we couldn't focus on things Exasperating yet the most glorious feeling we've ever felt Unfortunately we can lose that as we age To be replaced by a more mature kind of love But OH... that first glance, that first kiss, that first embrace The first time someone says, “I love you!” Nothing can match that glorious moment We find ourselves wishing we could relive those joyous moments But they are replaced by a mature love Because to maintain that youthful exhilaration Would certainly make it difficult to carry on a normal existence Oh the memories, thankfully we have them
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Hankins Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 11:11 AM
Preach on, dear Jack. Yes, universally I suppose, we say "Awwww" because these days we are amazed that love can last for years and years.
Ellison Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 12:14 PM
So true my good man! It is very rare to see these days! Have a happy rest of the day Milton!
Seeker Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 9:18 AM
Make each time like the first time!
Ellison Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 9:33 AM
Sounds like a plan... has it been tried? LOL Cheers my friend!
Cunningham Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 7:24 AM
Love is forever Jack, still hold my wife's hand or rather she holds mine, to stop me wandering off lol. Tom
Ellison Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 7:29 AM
LOL To stop you from wandering off! Love it... know what you mean...
Calasibetta Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 6:33 AM
So moving, heartfelt and true. Thank you for reminding us that love morphs through life. :)Paulette
Ellison Avatar
July 19, 2022 at 6:55 AM
Morphs through life... so true! Takes a strong union to remain committed through the years! Thanks for dropping in dear Paulette! XOX
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