Young Eyes

I once knew your point of view.
Innocent and fresh.
Sweet as the mourning dew.

Time teaches lessons sometimes harder than they should be.
Sad as the old lonley man.
Who watches the young lovers so very foolish and free.

Like the seasons of spring and summer.
Along with foolish lies.
I wish you could stay eternal sweet young eyes.

Never to feel the pain or know the cold.
To experience the bitterness of time.
Or the emptyness of growing old.

But with days slowly passing even the 
greatest passion dies.
I wish you never to know the truth.
And remain forever my sweet young eyes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Gorelick Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Im getting old..and it aint much fun..i love this piece. BG
Kendrick Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 6:20 AM
This is somewhat sad. Growing old is not for sissies for sure. My mother and father use to look at youth being in love and seem to get joy from the scene. I watched my parents in their old age observe a young couple and my parents seemed to be moved by their actions and it brought out their love for each other more. Keep writing. Sara
Goff Avatar
June 7, 2009 at 9:47 AM
tender compassion of love, nice, Jim
Guzzi Avatar
May 28, 2009 at 5:48 AM
very nice dedication..I wish you to know..I've known folks with young eyes at 90! Light & Love
Anderson Avatar
April 26, 2009 at 8:28 AM
this is very compelling. well done
Loveless Avatar
April 23, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Another great write:)
Guzzi Avatar
April 22, 2009 at 7:46 AM
excellent verse! yet age has its own beauty! Light & Love
Chircop Avatar
April 14, 2009 at 2:12 PM
well penned,love the last verse -charma
Shango Avatar
March 24, 2009 at 8:07 AM
Time writes an all things at last - old! This poem brings freshness to old truths, great skill, my friend. Welcome and love
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