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The Older I Get

The older I get, the more love I possess Busting down the walls of my heart Invading the very depth of my soul Can't survive when we two are apart Special affair, hasn't happened In the history of this passionate man Without a doubt the first time for me A deviation in my life's master plan Certainly wish the same for you all There's no greater feeling I've known Always wake up with a great big smile Coz all of my troubles have flown Wish everybody could feel this joy These feelings I've not felt before Hard to survive each time we're apart My faith in true love you've restored The older I get, the more love I need This strong craving never subsides It's all that we humans live and die for The passion that true love provides

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Michael Tor

Date: 12/13/2023 3:03:00 PM

Heartfelt and true my good friend Jack. Been away for a while wishing you a Merry Christmas, and a healthy new year. Hope all is well...

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/14/2023 5:19:00 AM

Hey hey hey!!! It's my friend Michael Tor... it's been a while eh! Best wishes for the holiday season! Been tending to some medical issues... 89 this coming year, still cooking! Cheers Jack

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/13/2023 10:14:00 AM

We certainly become wiser as we get older Jack and realise what's really important in our lives. Hope your day is going well. Tom

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/13/2023 11:29:00 AM

I feel perfectly normal whatever that is! My blood levels as well as nearly all my other counts are very low! Apparently why I'm falling all the time! I'm 88....... lol Cheers Thomas!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/13/2023 5:37:00 AM

beautifully said, Jack! I agree...the older I get the more love and compassion I seem to have. I have a deep desire, too, to act upon those feelings with others...more sensitive also. My hubby is the same way...it's like some sort of veil has been lifted...hard to explain...thanks for your kind words this morning. Have a splendid day, Sara

Jack Ellison
Date: 12/13/2023 6:06:00 AM

"My hubby is the same way" My first wife Linda and I had that similar relationship... so sorry to have lost her at such a relatively young age! Such is life eh! Make sure you and Bill understand the give and take of a successful union! Have a sweet day dear Sara xxx Love from Canada!