Older Folks Holding Hands

What is it about two elderly folks holding hands That says so much about life First of all it says love sweet love But when you see couples in their golden years holding hands We smile and say awww! It means after a lifetime of ups and downs These people are still in love, are still the best of friends All too often, we loose that loving connection When the trials and tribulations that confront us each day Put love on the back burner and we forget about the one thing That brought us together in the first place... love Try to remember that feeling and how overwhelming it was How we lost our appetite, how we couldn't focus on things Exasperating yet the most glorious feeling we've ever felt Unfortunately we can lose that as we age To be replaced by a more mature kind of love But OH... that first glance, that first kiss, that first embrace The first time someone says, “I love you!” Nothing can match that glorious moment We find ourselves wishing we could relive those joyous moments But they are replaced by a mature love Because to maintain that youthful exhilaration Would certainly make it difficult to carry on a normal existence Oh the memories, thankfully we have them
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Hankins Avatar
November 16, 2022 at 10:18 AM
Such a beautiful tribute to the lasting qualities of love, Jack. I can tell you write from experience, my dear friend.
Ellison Avatar
November 16, 2022 at 11:21 AM
Love is life my friend! It just keeps going on and on and on! Cheers Milt!
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