Njeri Hunjeri Poet Couplet

Love At First Sight

I just witnessed love
Flying in beautiful doves

He says they have been married since 1953
I say, I wasn't born until 1980-something

He loves her so much, the love of his life 
She lays there, eyes closed without strife

She says very little, only mourns when in pain
She moves very little, bedridden they say

He, with his little notepad, to write it all
About everything that makes her whole

He, in early dementia and hard of hearing
He, has that limp when he walks, but never losses bearing

He tells me, that when I am in my fifties 
                Then I'll see the light 
I look at him, at her and shake my head
Agreeing, because i see the light in them

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Len Gasun February 22, 2015 at 4:20 AM This is an excellent tribute to our spirited elders and loved ones who always set good examples in our lives my dear friend, Njeri. Thank you so much for sharing another precious gem of yours. More blessings! lovel lots and big hugs, Leonora Njeri Hunjeri February 22, 2015 at 9:44 AM Thank you Leonora. I very much appreciate your comment. Blessings

Carolyn Devonshire February 21, 2015 at 8:13 AM Hi Njeri, All we can do is make the best of our abilities at every age. Just yesterday I was bemoaning the flexibility and stamina that I once had. This is very touching poetry and the last verse shows your insight into the aging process. Excellent work! Best wishes, Carolyn Njeri Hunjeri February 21, 2015 at 7:32 PM Thank you Carolyn, I like your words that "all we can do is make the best of our abilities at every age". Blessings to you

Demetrios Trifiatis February 21, 2015 at 4:53 AM You have no idea, (because of age) how close your tender and beautiful poem is to reality! It has touched me very much for my age is such that allows me to see the light! Excellent, dear Njery! Njeri Hunjeri February 21, 2015 at 7:29 PM Thank you Demetrios, maybe one day I'll see the real light. Thank you for visiting my poem. Am glad my poem touched you.

Malvika Shanker February 21, 2015 at 1:45 AM "Hey Njeri :-) This poem is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it. Malvika." Njeri Hunjeri February 21, 2015 at 7:25 PM Thank you Malvika for visiting my poem. I really appreciate it

Lewis Nyaga February 21, 2015 at 12:57 AM hello Njeri, Waoh a great poems reminds me of ... my grandfather and mother too bad they are now gone, but they live on in us***** they were but simple guys but the influenced masses, maybe ill write of them soon lewis Njeri Hunjeri February 21, 2015 at 7:24 PM Lewis, am sorry about losing your grandparents . am glad they left you guys with good memories and legacy. Am glad this poem reminds you of them. You should pen one too:) blessings

Rajkumar Thoungamba Meitei February 20, 2015 at 10:52 PM Very pretty indeed :D Njeri Hunjeri February 21, 2015 at 7:20 PM Thank you Rajkumar. Blessings to you

Eve Roper February 20, 2015 at 10:22 PM Love is deep when it's love at first sight, and when one gets to that age it is hard to turn away so they endur with them. Blessings and good write. 7 Blessings eve Njeri Hunjeri February 21, 2015 at 7:17 PM Thank you Eve. Blessings to you too