Golden Years

As we approach holiday cheers
You’re cherished each and every day
I’m grateful that you came my way

You showed me love, I faced my fears
I didn’t think that love was tangible
  My feelings are unchangeable

We were young, we went against peers
Folk doubted our union would last
My darling we proved them wrong fast

Now we are in our golden years
What I feel for you is still strong
Right by your side where I belong

I can now say soulmate through tears
You’ve been a good lover and friend
This passion for you will not end

    As we approach holiday cheers
You showed me love, I faced my fears
We were young, we went against peers
 Now we are in our golden years
 I can now say soulmate through tears




Dedicated to love

* This is my fist attempt at the Constanza form. I hope it makes sense.


12-14-17

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Paul Callus

Date: 12/21/2017 10:06:00 AM

It sure makes sense, Alexis! The fact that you made a success of your married life, despite what others thought, is worthy of sincere congratulations. May your love and companionship last for many more years! ~ Wishing you and all your loved ones a happy & blessed Christmas. // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/17/2017 8:54:00 PM

Alexis, your thoughts are beautifully and poetically expressed. Your poem is lovely, tender and heartfelt and warmed my heart immensely. Warmest wishes my friend..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/16/2017 8:02:00 PM

A beautiful Constanza to honor Connie's form, Alexis. She is moved and I am too! ( I can't believe in just 7 years I too will be a golden oldie in this category.I still remember seeing them in the newspaper as a teen and wondering how it must feels to be married THAT long. hahaha) Now I know, it feels like you were going the speed of light.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/15/2017 8:54:00 PM

Yay! It is a very moving Constanza Alexis! I know my form is a challenge. The secret is to write the Monorhyme first and then blend in the other lines. This beauty is going into my Faves my friend! Blessings and have a wonderful holiday! I am honored you wanted to write a Constanza! Hugs, Connie ; )

Joseph May

Date: 12/15/2017 5:25:00 PM

Beautiful love poem Alexis...Happy Holidays to you and family

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/15/2017 1:54:00 PM

Very lovely sentiments Alexis. I will soup mail you at how to make this into a Constanza. Thank you so much for trying out my form. Hugs, Connie

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/15/2017 10:18:00 AM

Very nice Alexis! :)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/15/2017 9:16:00 AM

Another fine poem by your gifted pen, Alexis. You sure do tackle a lot of forms that I don't even know about. Good for you. Beautiful loving thoughts expressed in this aging mellow romantic poem. Gorgeous inked poetry at it's finest. A fave for sure. Love and happy holidays to you and yours.