Rose Colored Glass

He sees the rose in her cheeks
She sees the wrinkles of time in her mirror

He sees the long, flowing brunette of her shining hair
She sees wisps of grey, dull hair that she can't manage

He sees shine and twinkle in her blue eyes
She sees her reflection through corrective lenses

He holds the soft, smooth hand that wears a gold band
She feels him squeeze her weathered, gnarled hand

He sees her running through the garden to greet him
She feels the pain, as she walks with her cane to meet him

He sees the girl he met and loved at seventeen
She sees the love of her life

He sees through rose colored glasses
She adores him






Dedicated to my grandparents
Contest Entry, 'Love Me Tender' sponsored by Miss Kristin Reynolds
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Gass Avatar
March 3, 2009 at 4:54 AM
Congratulations on your 3rd place win with this beautiful poem! Love, Robin
P. Avatar
February 14, 2009 at 6:19 AM
wonderful dedication!! loved the idea of thought!! congrats on your win! ~ Arany
Heck Avatar
February 14, 2009 at 2:35 AM
YEAH! One of my favorite poetess' - every poem you write deserves recognition. This poem tore my heart in three's! Congratulations! Peace and hugs, J.
Johnson Avatar
February 13, 2009 at 10:03 AM
what a great piece I just had to place into my favorites. -Jason
Degenhardt Avatar
February 13, 2009 at 9:40 AM
Just wanted to pop up again and this time congratulate you on your success in the contest with this write. Michael
Winter Avatar
February 13, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Warmest congrats Carrie on your big win in Kristin's contest! Deeply touching, too beautiful and so well deserved! Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Congrats on your success in Kristin's contest Carrie.Rgds Brian
Golden Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Carrie, this is a gem and shows such a deep appreciation for what is true love and true beauty. Fantastic! Congrats on your win! Donna G.
Ginn Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Congratulations Carrie, I loved it the first time I read it and even more the second.
La France Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 7:23 PM
congrats Carrie, a beautiful poem of love.. brought tears to my eyes...
Jordan Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Hi Neighbor congratulations on placing in in Kristin's contest - God Bless, MJ
Erken Avatar
January 28, 2009 at 11:56 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem about love.I like it Fide
Sun Avatar
January 16, 2009 at 7:47 AM
I love this!
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
January 16, 2009 at 7:11 AM
This was beautiful. Love is a funny thing. The memories are only of the good times and the feelings do not change, only the physical appearance. That is a long and special devotion. God Bless. Vince
Gass Avatar
January 15, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Carrie this is beautiful. That is the way love should be. Your images are wonderful and I love the whole perspective. The way we should look at the one we love. You are a truly talented writer and one of my inspirations. Thank you for all your support and for sharing your wonderful writes with me. Gob bless you always. Love, Robin
Degenhardt Avatar
January 15, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Absolutely beautiful! Love is not blind, it's accepting and this reinforces that truth. Perfect couplet style, love the read. Michael
Strand Avatar
January 14, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Beautiful contrasts in this couplet tribute Carrie.Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind words
Foulk Avatar
January 14, 2009 at 3:03 PM
yes I agree with Carol you should enter this into the contest it is a very touching and moving piece of poetry. thank you for reading my poetry and for your comments
Brown Avatar
January 14, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Carrie, you must enter this into the contest. Outstanding writing. Love, Carol
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January 14, 2009 at 3:01 AM
Oh this is sooooo sweet Carrie. Splendid!! So beautiful. Two people, completely lost in each other with that amount of devotion....wow thats just superb. Really brought tears......so lovable and goes in my favs. Love, Chitra
Haniff Avatar
January 13, 2009 at 4:29 PM
wow soo sweet! a loving poem this is and 64 years is a long love story!.....great write!....Maryam
Winter Avatar
January 13, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Oh Carrie, one of the most touching, beautiful, emotional and well written dedications I have read. What a beautiful gift of love. And what an absolutely magnificent write. Love, Shar
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January 13, 2009 at 2:24 PM
very sweet piece. brought a tear to my eyes because this is the way it is suppoes to end not with breakups. this is what makes the breakups so sad, thinking of this. John H Loving III
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January 13, 2009 at 12:49 PM
this is such a sweet and wonderful write I loved it and its so true how we view ourselves and how the love of our lives view us so differently God Bless
Lokken Avatar
January 13, 2009 at 12:14 PM
A very beautiful comparison....a wonderful poem of love.....:) just lovely. Love, Sara
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