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Fifty Years Ago

Fifty years ago we met And haven’t killed each other yet. The only thing that I regret Is that our time is waning. We’ve raised our kids and had careers And sat with friends for meals and beers And traveled far and wide for years, With minimal complaining. He has his hobbies; I have mine And sometimes they may intertwine And grandkids add a special shine, Which doesn’t need explaining. We’re lucky that, by fate or chance Or providential circumstance, We came together with a glance Which proved to be sustaining.

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Date: 2/10/2025 3:25:00 PM
Oh I too have been married almost 50 years. But I think we married at a younger age from what you said about Woodstock. It amazes me how similar we are sometimes and yet our politics are so different!
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Date: 2/10/2025 12:33:00 PM
wow many congrats to you and your lovely hubby Mel, you are so lucky to have found your soulmate:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/9/2025 6:56:00 PM
Beautiful words these,Ilene! / Maurice
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Date: 2/9/2025 10:06:00 AM
And I'd say this is a perfect example of "the power of love". A truly excellent piece, Ilene, and perfect for this time of year...or any other, for that matter.
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Date: 2/7/2025 8:37:00 PM
I terrific poem, it applauds like minds. I enjoy the meaning of mutual respect.
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Date: 2/7/2025 1:28:00 PM
Wonderful piece on the true meaning and sustaining power of love and marriage.
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Date: 2/7/2025 9:46:00 AM
Nicely done Ilene! Congrats on the milestone, guess you picked a good one!
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Date: 2/7/2025 8:41:00 AM
Great one
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Date: 2/7/2025 8:35:00 AM
Wow Ilene! I love this little love poem that deserves to be on a wedding anniversary greeting card! It truly is heartfelt and touching and I do hope it's read by others (especially your family members) long after you're gone. It's both a tribute to you and your husband and a legacy to be remembered and shared. Kudos, Terrell
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Date: 2/7/2025 8:18:00 AM
Such a cool triumphant treatise on your sustaining love Ilene! And so beautifully, melodically crafted by one as talented as you!
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