Jack Ellison Poet Free verse

Silly Old Love Songs

Those silly old love songs from decades past
Still meander through in my mind
Those love songs that speak softly of the thrill
Of a blossoming new romance
That promise “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney
The definition of what true love is
“Love Is A Many Splendored Thing”
And Perry's, “Can't Help Falling In Love”
Am I dating myself... perhaps
But these oldies tell of love in much simpler terms
Even though the world was still in turmoil
These songs promised hope
Of finding that very special person
To spend eternity with! To love and to cherish!
To grow old and grey with!
Those were very special times back then!
Ah! Memories!!!

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Daniel Henry Rodgers February 7, 2024 at 6:46 AM Hey Jack, Your poem brought a big smile to my face! It's amazing how those tunes from decades past can still hold such power and stir up nostalgia. I completely get you on the classics like "I Will Always Love You" and "Can't Help Falling In Love" – they truly define what love songs used to be. There's a certain charm in their simplicity and pureness even when times change and the world gets complicated. - And who says you're dating yourself? Those oldies are timeless! Blessings, Daniel Jack Ellison February 7, 2024 at 9:31 AM Are you still smiling? The music you mentioned are certainly classics along with so many others! We sure have bond!!! Yes... simplicity and pureness... yes I sure have dated mysely eh!! Thanks for dropping by Dan! Cheers!

Sara Kendrick February 7, 2024 at 6:04 AM I enjoyed reading this one, Jack. You could have put "Memories" in quotes as well. Thanks for sharing this one with us. If for a contest, I reads like good material to me. Way to go. Sara K Jack Ellison February 7, 2024 at 6:16 AM Sara my dear!!! Thank you for the kind words... they still resonate with me at 88! We are long time members of this wonderful site!!! xxx

Tom Cunningham February 7, 2024 at 5:22 AM Happy memories indeed Jack, those old songs were sung with passion and you understood them unlike today's screaming and shouting you hear and they call it music. Tom Jack Ellison February 7, 2024 at 5:47 AM It's NOT music... don't know what to call it Happy Wednesday my friend!