Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

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.

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10th November 2020

HAVE I EVER TOLD YOU THAT...... Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: John Lawless

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John Lawless November 21, 2020 at 6:26 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 November 21, 2020 at 7:58 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 November 21, 2020 at 5:36 AM Nicely done Belle. Congratulations on the win! Linda Beryl Edmonds November 21, 2020 at 7:59 AM Thank you very much Linda, warm wishes... Belle

Mystic Rose Rose November 21, 2020 at 3:55 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 November 21, 2020 at 4:13 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

Jo Chamberlain November 21, 2020 at 2:04 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 November 21, 2020 at 2:34 AM Thank you so much Joanna, very glad that you enjoyed reading the poem and the congratulations are much appreciated... Belle

Gershon Wolf November 11, 2020 at 9:48 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 November 13, 2020 at 8:26 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 November 10, 2020 at 11:12 AM As one ages, the FAMILIAR always becomes more dear! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico Beryl Edmonds November 10, 2020 at 11:24 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. November 10, 2020 at 9:50 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 November 10, 2020 at 11:21 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 November 10, 2020 at 3:45 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 November 10, 2020 at 8:10 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 November 10, 2020 at 2:50 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 November 10, 2020 at 3:05 AM Thank you Anne-Lise, a smile a day keeps the blues away... Thanks for the good wishes, hugs straight back to you, Belle :-)