Terry Flood Poet Rhyme

When

I said…

In time, when my hair has gone wispy and grey
When my youth like my hairline has scampered away
When my joints creak aloud any time that I move
When my musical taste isn’t quite in groove
Will you tolerate me whilst I idolise you
Will you still be my soulmate when these things are true

And then I said…

In time, when my tummy casts shade on my feet
When my teeth as a set are no longer complete
When I enter a room and I don’t recall why
When I can’t hear the TV unless it’s up high
When these things happen, when these things are true
Will you still want me… please answer me do

And she said…

Remember we stood with the rings we would give
We promised each other, “So long as we live”
How many times did our dotage occur to us 
Well, it seems that in your case, the ‘When’ is superfluous

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Jennifer Proxenos February 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM She loves you as you are and wants to be around and the fact that 'well, it seems that in your case, the when is superfluous' is said, reinforces her answer to you and how hilariously you describe yourself! Awesome write Terry. hugs,blessings, Jennifer. Terry Flood February 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM Yikes! I should point out that that version of me was entirely for creative effect. I haven’t looked THAT good in years!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM - "In time, when my tummy casts shade on my feet" ... :))) - She loves it just the way you are, Terry :) - hugs Terry Flood February 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM Thanks, Anne-Lise. No shade on my feet… YET ;-)

Lin Lane February 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM Your lines begin in all sincerity, but in true "Terry fashion," you turn the tide and bring a smile to my face... LOL Terry, I love tummy shadow at your feet. So now, you're putting words in your spouse's mouth! Your poetry is never superfluous. I can't get enough. Terry Flood February 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM Getting my tummy down now after Christmas. Had about a stone (14 pounds) to lose and nine of them are gone. Seems to have taken longer than usual…. Must be an age thing ;-) Glad you enjoyed.