Puppy Love

The first, they say, is "puppy love",
You can't be certain how you feel.
How can a heart as young as yours
Decide if what it feels is real?

A heart can age but not grow wise;
Wisdom may not come with years.
And where's the proof that older eyes
Cry more or even wetter tears?

Age shouldn't dictate when you love,
Just trust your heart to lead the way,
And leave it up to love to prove
That it won't lead you far astray.

Love can be real and no less pure,
Even if it has no past.
Each time I fall in love I'm sure
It's for the first time and the last.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Fowler Avatar
September 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM
Love this romantic and realistic view Jim. :)
Slaughter Avatar
September 23, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Thank you, Linda.
Greenhough Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 9:48 AM
There's a lot of wisdom in this poem. Falling in love is always taking a chance. It is only for the very bravest.
Slaughter Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 10:11 AM
...and stoutest of heart! Thank you, HIlda.
One Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Such are the trials of love..
Slaughter Avatar
September 9, 2024 at 10:30 AM
N'est-ce pas? Merçi, S O.
Mcintosh Avatar
September 7, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Oh, so much to think on... Enjoyed. God bless you, Love, Gina
Slaughter Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 10:44 AM
In hindsight? Thank you, Regina.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 7, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Hello Jim Slaughter, I got lost in the words of your wonderful poem. My fav. I am framing this poem. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Hello Jim Slaughter, You are welcome. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
Slaughter Avatar
September 8, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Darlene, thank you so much.
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