Like Children

Icy blue were his eyes;
Fingertips gentle and silken. 
Soft, soft were his sighs. 
We played the game like children.

Strong were his arms, shoulders wide. 
He drew my trembling to him. 
Eager lips were my guide
And we played the game like children.

I pulled away, a little aside,
Seeking my flavors to tell him.
With a silent touch to my lips, he denied;
We're playing the game like children.

I'll be the seeker, you be the hide.
We laugh with the bridge that falls down.
You be the farmer, I'll be your bride,
Who'll be the juggling clown?

He sang to himself in the garden outside.
His voice was a truly a treasure!
And once again, me doest he chide:
Ne'er g'ie name to your pleasure!

Icy blue are his eyes; 
Fingertips golden and silken.
Over the years we together conspire
To play the game like children.
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October 19, 2022 at 3:41 AM
Interesting poem Elizabeth of long love and romance …..lovely! Debx
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October 10, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Less talk, more action. LOL Nicely written Elizabeth :)
Mccann Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 7:04 PM
Exactly, Linda!!Thank you! Elizabeth
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October 10, 2022 at 9:01 AM
True love is ageless. Cheers - Gary
Mccann Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 7:13 PM
Like wine, mellowing with age, losing the "i"-"i"-"i". Love in our 70's was so gentle, so sweet. Elizabeth
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October 10, 2022 at 1:11 AM
Hot. "Over the years we together conspire to play the game like children". Love it.
Mccann Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 7:14 PM
Fantastic to hear from you, Lady! Yeah, you get it! Elizabeth
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October 10, 2022 at 12:32 AM
A perfect poem, a romantic POEM. A Poem mutually sanctioned by two adult partiees ' over the years we together conspire to play the game like children. Well penned Elizabeth. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
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October 12, 2022 at 7:03 PM
And hugs to you on the other side of our Southern hemisphere! You understand so perfectly! Elizabeth
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October 6, 2022 at 6:51 PM
Ah, Michael. You've yet to experience the later years! Good luck! Elizabeth
Tor Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 6:07 PM
Love the events of yesteryear as children. Nicely written of events shared in adolescents. Nicely done Elizabeth...
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 9:58 AM
Hmm, this one could have two interpretations. I will go with the innocent one. Was this a childhood sweetheart? it's so nice!
Mccann Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 2:42 AM
Just goes to show you; I hadn't thought of the possible double meaning! I was trying to get to the idea that too many words can sometimes dilute an experience. What do you think? Elizabeth
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September 29, 2022 at 9:36 AM
It was all pretty much like a game, and as children, we rarely/never consider the consequences....until, of course, it's too late. Beautiful piece, Elizabeth.
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September 29, 2022 at 4:02 PM
Really nice to hear from you, Jim. Yes, I'm glad there were no drugs around when I was young, we felt so invulnerable. So we played games with cars, with people. Lucky there were no consequences. Elizabeth
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September 28, 2022 at 3:16 PM
Why should children have all the fun ? Lovely Poem Elizabeth. Easy to see love thrived though the years, and you were still able to play the games. A heartwarming piece, beautifully composed.
Mccann Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 8:57 PM
Hi Wendy. I am pleased you liked it. Writing it made me smile again myself! Elizabeth
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September 28, 2022 at 9:19 AM
Such inspiring poetry. Keep that heart young. "Over the years we together conspire To play the game like children." Our inner child is a treasury of wisdom. Blessings!
Mccann Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 8:55 PM
I sometimes feel the inadequacy of words when it comes to feelings especially. Sometimes it's better to just feel it and do it. Very kind of you to comment. Elizabeth
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September 26, 2022 at 8:24 PM
Beautiful and heartwarming. Very nice rhyming, too. :)
Mccann Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 8:51 PM
You make me feel that it's you who are beautiful and heart warming! Thank you, Evelyn
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September 26, 2022 at 7:38 PM
This poem was quite well written and descriptive, and I enjoyed the refrain as well. Thank you for sharing and for the positive message you left on my page.
Mccann Avatar
September 28, 2022 at 8:50 PM
Thank you, Sotto. Your comments are always helpfulk and instructive! Elizabeth
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September 26, 2022 at 3:49 PM
Lovely poetry
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September 26, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Thank you, TS. It's so nice to get a comment. I've left a note on your latest posting, too. Elizabeth
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September 24, 2022 at 11:12 PM
I loved this poem. Great love poem.
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September 25, 2022 at 12:41 AM
Ah, Victor, you always make me feel that your have really understood. Thank you so much. Elizabeth
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