Lucky To Have Her

Rhythmic creaks and gentle squeaks from the withered old wooden rocking chair fill the sweltering late summer afternoon air a peaceful breeze blows across his tepid brow the old man begins to weep as he thinks of his wife inside Drips and drops and a little splash fall down into the half-full sink a lemon scent mixed with her lilac essence warm the cozy spotless kitchen The old woman plates coffee gateau smiles and sits next to him offering a taste of her treat Rich creamy chocolate and a hint of hazelnut he savors every bite of her love He smiles and whispers how lucky he is to have her

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Date: 9/21/2015 12:27:00 PM
warm slice of life's special moment in the name of love...tenderly done, tim.. huggs
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Date: 9/20/2015 2:34:00 PM
You managed to nicely capture both innocence and love in this poem, creating the ambiance of the moment well. Emile. #7
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Date: 9/18/2015 4:37:00 PM
Such a sweet poem Timothy..Love is indeed like wine .the older it gets..the better.
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Date: 9/18/2015 1:07:00 PM
I don't know why he was weeping, but I love the way you show his gladness for having her and his expression of it at the end!
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Date: 9/18/2015 1:17:00 PM
Tears of joy..... : )
Date: 9/18/2015 7:54:00 AM
Tim I love this tender write. Very subtle and warm. You put me in that rocking chair and in the old mans heart. This is one of my favorites. Heartfelt to the max!!
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Date: 9/18/2015 6:02:00 AM
A loving scene you have painted with your words Tim!
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Date: 9/18/2015 3:38:00 AM
- A long life in love - Yeah, they are lucky :) - A lovely poem, Tim - I wish you a great weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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