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Tear Drops

TEAR DROPS Oh, these young people! I know that I look like hell But I had my day One punk asked, “Were you born old?” “I was wrinkled as a babe Then grew beautiful” He tried so hard not to laugh Grabbed his mouth turned red I showed him a photograph Of my fiancé and me In those early days Days before we were married Looked like college kids We were dressed up for a dance I shed a tear for romance

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James Foulk

Date: 4/10/2011 11:18:00 AM

a very creative and this one took me back a few years, it is such a warm hearted piece of poetry. thank you for reading Last Ride to the vets and for your comments. it was a very sad day for my daughter and me, we stayed in the room even after he died i took a lot of picutes that day. I am really sorry about your cat Puff'n Stuff that was a beautiful name, but man 17 years that must have really tore you apart. Have you written any poetry, it really helps to do so when you lose a pet.

Ashley Blodgett

Date: 4/6/2011 2:06:00 PM

Well written

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/1/2011 5:42:00 AM

Beautiful recollection Dave in your lines.. youth has it's moments but aging gracefully is the key to life .. and luv... similar feelings when posting my baby photo on my blog yesterday ..gave me warm fuzzy feelings but to know time has gone by .. still the spirit is young and beautiful..like your words my friend.. happy weekend..luv..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/1/2011 5:42:00 AM

Good luck to u if u enter this rare beauty into HG's new contest luv..

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 3/31/2011 10:41:00 PM

This is such a beauty-- your second stanza totally moved me, Dave :) & your cat family sure is very lucky to have found you :) if kitties could indeed speak, I bet they are thanking you so much :) hugs :)

Elaine George

Date: 3/31/2011 5:26:00 PM

Ahhhhh. I hear ya Dave....Great writing my friend. Lainie

Dana Smith

Date: 3/31/2011 3:09:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today and I'm looking forward to reading more. Take care. Dana'lynn

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/31/2011 2:30:00 PM

so beautiful....I bet you were a charming young man since you are charming now. Wrinkles are the road map to a well traveled life.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/31/2011 1:44:00 PM

ahhh, this is wonderful and nostalgic. I just want to cry when I see those old photos of me with a guy dressed up for a dance. I long for those times again. When I felt so fresh and free of the pains of growing old. Love this one. Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/31/2011 12:07:00 PM

Young people often don't realize that they will be old one day, too, Daver. Had a teen tell me my skin was "drying out" because I didn't eat enough cheese. (True!) I replied, "When I was a teen, I had pimples like you." Glad you had that photo handy to give this jerk a wakeup call! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/31/2011 10:42:00 AM

Good one..The romance is still there for you just wrote about it..Just take the time to toast the marshmallows..Enjoyed reading your work..Good luck in the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Sara

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/30/2011 7:58:00 AM

Yes.....we all have our day in the sun...., so brief it is....somehow the twilight years appear before we even have a chance to get a proper tan, but for a minute, we may have a shining moment if we are lucky. Love this!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/30/2011 6:01:00 AM

Enjoyed reading this excellent piece of poetry this morning Daver. Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carol