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Things Not What They Used To Be

Of course non of these words are true to my life, I have to say it’s just a fun write or else I would be flying my kite. Have I ever told you that... Your hair has a beautiful glossy shine Well, it did once upon a long, long time That your pearly teeth are whiter than white, Pity that they have to come out at night. I always saw you as my Adonis Then gravity put a damper on it I loved that our eyes always met so much Now if I get a glance, I am in luck. Have I ever told you that you sing well My hearings long gone, so now I can't tell That I loved the way round the room we'd dance Till arthritis waved farewell to romance. That you once made this old heart of mine soar What once was magic, sadly is no more But I wouldn't change anything that thou art In my eyes you shine brighter than the stars. ******* 10th November 2020 HAVE I EVER TOLD YOU THAT...... Poetry Contest Sponsored by: John Lawless

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John Lawless

Date: 11/21/2020 6:26:00 AM

This made me think of how "cute" those old couples are holding hands as they walk in the park as they walk......HEY....WAIT....that's me and my wife.....no wonder I liked this poem. thanks for entering the contest

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/21/2020 7:58:00 AM

Thank you John, I look at old couples and sigh, then I realise that’s us in people’s eyes. It was fun to write this entry for your contest and am over the moon with the placement. Thank you, Belle

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/21/2020 5:36:00 AM

Nicely done Belle. Congratulations on the win! Linda

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/21/2020 7:59:00 AM

Thank you very much Linda, warm wishes... Belle

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/21/2020 3:55:00 AM

I was so delighted to see this witty poem on the winners list, you did good, Congratulations dear friend, love and hugs xo

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/21/2020 4:13:00 AM

Thank you so much Pixie, being on the winners list is just wonderful.... Love and hugs back to you too my friend, Belle x

Joanna Feltham

Date: 11/21/2020 2:04:00 AM

I really enjoyed you poem it made me laugh at times and sad at others, beautifully written, full of emotions. Definitely a favourite of mine in this contest. Congratulations on your winning placement.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/21/2020 2:34:00 AM

Thank you so much Joanna, very glad that you enjoyed reading the poem and the congratulations are much appreciated... Belle

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/11/2020 9:48:00 PM

And by the way, I look like Saturn -- with all those rings around my middle. lol. Thanks for the chuckles, Belle. Laughter and Joy, Gershon

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/13/2020 8:26:00 AM

If you look like Saturn, then I look like the moon (well rounded), glad to have raised a chuckle, Thanks a lot Gershon, joy and laughter to you, Belle

Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/10/2020 11:12:00 AM

As one ages, the FAMILIAR always becomes more dear! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/10/2020 11:24:00 AM

It certainly does, the longer we live the more we appreciate the world around us and those we love. Thank you Rico for the good luck wishes, Belle

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/10/2020 9:50:00 AM

WoW! Belle, You’ve penned such a good entry for contest. We all can relate to our bodies changing and getting older. I enjoyed the relationship between the characters in your write. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/10/2020 11:21:00 AM

Thank you so much Alexis, we all change with age, it’s a fact of life, what doesn’t change is the way we are, the way we live and love. The best wishes are most appreciated... Belle :-)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/10/2020 3:45:00 AM

Oh dear Belle, you describe so well the vulnerability of getting old. The art of a woman and her sweet romances, and oh how sweet those eye glances can be. Thank you for sharing dear Bella, stay beautiful and keep penning and loving.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/10/2020 8:10:00 AM

Thank you so much Pixie, what’d we do without love in our lives, it’s what keeps the joy in staying alive... you keep writing and being lovely and loved, Belle

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/10/2020 2:50:00 AM

- Over time most things fade ... a wonderful poem that gave me a smile, Belle :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/10/2020 3:05:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise, a smile a day keeps the blues away... Thanks for the good wishes, hugs straight back to you, Belle :-)