Winter's Weathered Hue


The wonder of your smile is always there,
   just like you gave me on that special day,
      when first I saw you on my front porch stair-
your smile imprinted in my heart to stay.

Just as in spring and summer long ago,
   and then in later years, your smile assured
      my joy of knowing our love stayed aglow-
and now, past autumn years, have still endured.

The sparkle of your smile from first-love throes,
    and blissful wedding day we said 'I do',
      still lingers in my heart, although now shows
a special glaze from winter’s weathered hue.

The wonder of your smile- those early years,
    that glowed with brilliance like untarnished gold-
      became my treasured prize and now appears
with warm patina-sheen as we grow old.

Though years have flown and age has had its way-
   your antique smile now etched with lines anew,
      and lustered with the wear of each new day  
brings priceless meaning to my love for you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Kendrick Avatar
December 21, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Sara K
Wow... Nice one. Congratulations for your top win.
Mcintosh Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 4:15 AM
Love this so. Beautiful. Congrats and God bless you, Love, Gina
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 9:43 PM
A wonderful look back through the years of your love Sandra. Congratulations on your first place win. I hope you have a very happy Valentine’s Day with your love. Blessings xxoo
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 12:06 AM
Sandra, this is so very, very beautiful <3 Congratulations to you on your first-place win with this exquisite poem, and congratulations on your precious forever love <3 Happy Valentine's Day to you and your sweetheart!
Fairchild Avatar
January 26, 2019 at 12:58 AM
This is wonderful! All the sides of love, all the facets of the jewel! Thank You for this! It is a great joy to my heart to see such Love!
Haight Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 5:53 PM
Hi, Andrew! Thank you for your visit and very supportive comments! Much appreciated! Sandra :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 26, 2019 at 12:32 AM
This is just gorgeous Sandra! I loved the journey and your ending is perfect! This beauty is going into my Faves! I loved it! Congratulations on your deserved win Sandra! : ) xxoo
Haight Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 5:53 PM
Thank you again, dear Connie, for your very uplifting comment, congrats, and for Faving my poem! That is so nice of you, and I appreciate it so much. Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 3:13 PM
an absolute gem to read Sandra, may you continue to enjoy many more seasons together:-) hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 6:55 PM
Thank you very much, Jan, for your uplifting words. Hugs, Sandra
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December 12, 2018 at 5:11 AM
Sandra I admire the way this couple's relationship grows stronger over time. Your writing style is beautiful. Congratulations on your win! There were many terrific entries, including yours. Thank you for participating in the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn
Haight Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 6:55 PM
Thank you, Carolyn, for another inspiring contest, for my nice placement, congrats, and supportive comment. I am so pleased that you enjoyed my poem which is about my hubby and me...we were married 60 years this past June. Hugs, Sandra
La France Avatar
July 6, 2018 at 1:40 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your top win in Brian's contest with this beautifully penned poem, well done !
Haight Avatar
July 6, 2018 at 6:01 PM
Thank you so much, Constance, for your visit, congratulations and lovely comment. Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra
Gentry Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 11:05 PM
Congratulations on your win with this absolutely wonderful poem of love. Well done!
Haight Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 8:01 PM
Thank you, Susan. I appreciate your visit and lovely comment very much. Hugs, Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 9:45 PM
Congrats on your top win, Sandra.
Haight Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Thank you very much, Line! Hugs, Sandra
Carber Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 12:49 PM
Congrats Sandra!
Haight Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Thank you so much, L.J.! Sandra
Medders Tobechi Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 6:33 PM
This is a loving, wonderful tribute. Very well written. Good luck in the contest.
Haight Avatar
July 2, 2018 at 8:56 AM
Thank you very much, Sian! Hugs, Sandra
Turner Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 12:10 PM
Simply lovely, Sandra. It was always a dream of mine to find a girl get married and grow old together. i guess it just wasn't my destiny.
Haight Avatar
July 2, 2018 at 8:55 AM
Thank you, Daniel, for your visit and supportive comment. We are very fortunate indeed compared to so many. Sandra
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