Michael Wise Poet Rhyme

When We Were Five

When you and I were only five
it was fun just being alive
to smell the air and feel the sun
with trails to walk and fields to run

When you and I were just sixteen
our new romance was so pristine
That sudden unexpected kiss
unveiled a hidden world of bliss

And when our childhood was through
and you and I were twenty two
you made my life much more worthwhile
the day I walked you down the aisle

Our lives were rosy and so sweet
and all the world was so complete
The years went faster than before
when you and I were thirty four

So young, I watched you slowing down
as sickness grayed your hair, once brown
When you and I were forty seven
was the year you went to heaven

Our time together was too brief
I sadly ponder in my grief
It's harder now just being alive
than it was when we were five


2/4/19

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Paris-Maree Boreham March 6, 2019 at 9:57 PM Totally beautiful, great read, Thank You Michael Wise March 7, 2019 at 6:32 AM Thank U Paris! :)

Susan Jeavons March 4, 2019 at 10:36 AM A beautiful tribute to your loved one Michael. Hugs, Susan Michael Wise March 4, 2019 at 10:51 AM Many heartfelt thanks to you Susan! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 7, 2019 at 3:26 AM - Michael, congratulations on your great winning poem ... writing about tears is a sensitive theme :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Michael Wise February 7, 2019 at 7:07 AM Many thanks Sunshine! :)

Kim Rodrigues February 6, 2019 at 8:53 PM Heart in the throat...memories but sad. Congratulations on your win! Michael Wise February 7, 2019 at 7:07 AM Thank u Kim! :)

Silent One February 6, 2019 at 1:18 PM A really sad poem Michael.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Michael Wise February 6, 2019 at 3:59 PM Thank u very much S.O.! Your feedback is very much appreciated! :)

Swetha Vangaveti February 6, 2019 at 4:25 AM The words must have definitely reached your loved one. S/He is smiling at you. You made your love eternal. :) Michael Wise February 6, 2019 at 8:33 AM Many thanks Swetha! :)

Heidi Sands February 5, 2019 at 11:09 AM This is very special and smoothly written too Michael. :) Michael Wise February 5, 2019 at 11:50 AM Thanks u very kindly Heidi! :) I submitted this to a "One Last Tear" contest here yesterday.

Sunlite Wanter February 5, 2019 at 9:55 AM What a sweet and well-written tribute. Enjoyed it so much. Michael Wise February 5, 2019 at 11:49 AM Thank u so much Sunlite! :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 4, 2019 at 8:53 PM Beautiful, touching poem Michael. A great gift, and loss. xomo Michael Wise February 4, 2019 at 9:04 PM Many thanks Maureen. :)

Kelli White February 4, 2019 at 7:38 PM Such tender beautiful words and thoughts. God bless you in your loss of love. What a beautiful soul your pen has exposed. Kelli Michael Wise February 4, 2019 at 7:47 PM Thank u Kelli. :)