I Wonder Where I Will Be

When you are old
and the smooth lines
on your face have been
replaced with
longer harsher ones
I wonder where I will be

When you are old
and the soft bright
look your eyes had
have long since been 
exchanged with a 
fading dimness
I wonder where I will be

When you are old
and time has stolen from
you the vitality that now
so excites me
I wonder where I will be

When you are old
and gray
rocking in a chair
in front of a window
on a lazy sunday afternoon
I wonder if the mid day sun
will still light upon
your pilgrim soul
and should I be there with you
will I,
with my own fading eyes,
look over and remember 
how it use to be
when we where young
or will I still be so taken with you
and you with me
that all we see
is the beauty
and the grace
and the love
that can only be shared
between two kindred souls?

When you are old
I wonder where I will be
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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August 31, 2013 at 9:44 PM
Brady, , Congratulations :-) on having your poem Featured on the soups Home Page... always~ Linda
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September 2, 2013 at 2:10 PM
I missed it there but I believe you. Hopefully it was enjoyed.
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August 13, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Hello new member Brady !- Well done, poem. :) - Welcome to P-Soup. - Thank you for choosing to share your poems here with us. - I look forward to reading more in the future. - Have a good time and I wish you luck. - (Give and receive comments) - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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August 12, 2013 at 9:01 PM
ps... I read your comment on Skat's comment... Star Wars Rules... haha... How about giving my contest a try. I hope you enjoy it here on the soup... Linda
Perkins Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 9:12 PM
I did already actually. Not sure if it was the kinda thing you were looking for but I hope you enjoy it.
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August 12, 2013 at 8:59 PM
Hello Brady, a lovely look into true love.. A wonderful wonder that will keep you connected to your soulmate.. , -A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@......
Perkins Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 9:14 PM
Thanks I hope we stay connected, her and I, but only time will tell. I look forward to getting to know youand again thanks for the welcome.
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August 12, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Hi Brady, after reading this nice and uplifting poem, I know you will still be in the arms and heart of your kindred lover... love the poem, your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers, I love it!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup fan and "FRIEND"....... God Bless..... Hugs* Skat *
Perkins Avatar
August 12, 2013 at 7:48 PM
Thank you, Skat, that was nice of you. I am still getting use to the website as it is a little arcane but I have read comments and I think I will enjoy the community here. Poetry has always been a hobby and an escape for me so I look forward to sharing and reading what other people have to share. Star-Trek huh? I grew up more with Star-Wars myself but I do like both and have been watching the best of TNG on netflix.
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