This feels like a sweet scent of morning, Denise. A beautiful poem. Literary Mags are often looking for specific things, but I'm so glad you shared your writing with us 🤍
Your poem is a harbinger of things to come as we age "gently" into the later years. And, it represents a lesson...stay active, exercise and eat heathy, and avoid the cane.
I like how you open the poem with the image of a "gentle, sun-leathered" man who "glides" (there's a tension among those words, making them a little unexpected together); they're nice visuals! You've created a true-to-life scene we all have seen many times during a day. It's the kind of poem that elicits a smile of familiarity.
Denise, hello. When you think about a long life, in the end, the essence of love may be whether you can stay by someone's side when they become weak. 💞
This feels like a sweet scent of morning, Denise. A beautiful poem. Literary Mags are often looking for specific things, but I'm so glad you shared your writing with us 🤍
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words! I’m glad you enjoyed my poem. That’s what counts! Thank you.
Truly lovely! I don’t know if I’ll ever be thin enough to be carried over a threshold but it’s such a sweet sentiment! I’m glad you shared it with us!
Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
What a beautiful testament to enduring love and devotion. This couple’s journey together is truly inspiring.
Thank you! This is based on a tender moment I witnessed while walking in my neighborhood, inspiring in many ways.
I loved it and please keep writing and being my friend 😊
Aww, of course! That's why I'm here! 🥰
So beautiful. Thank you for this. <5
Thank you for reading!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
All you! <5
This is so tender. You’ve written his love for her so well in this small act.
Thank you so much! 💓
Oh this is so lovely!!! 🥰
Thank you! I appreciate you reading and commenting!!
I love this!!!
Aw, thank you!!
Beautiful poem. Wonderful inspiring subject.
Thank you for reading and for your kind words! I'm glad it resonated with you.
Making it to the final round is huge and worthy of celebration. A beautiful piece, Denise. : )
Thank you!! I agree!
Your poem is a harbinger of things to come as we age "gently" into the later years. And, it represents a lesson...stay active, exercise and eat heathy, and avoid the cane.
As you recall, I wrote this in observation of your neighbor, but also, a testament of what it really means to “grow old together.”
the way love stayed through time really touched me. i’m so glad you shared this 🤍
Oh, thank you so much! I'm thrilled that it had an impact on you. 😊
Thank you for sharing this, Denise.
I like how you open the poem with the image of a "gentle, sun-leathered" man who "glides" (there's a tension among those words, making them a little unexpected together); they're nice visuals! You've created a true-to-life scene we all have seen many times during a day. It's the kind of poem that elicits a smile of familiarity.
Thank you for your comments! I'm so glad it resonated with you. 🥰
Denise, hello. When you think about a long life, in the end, the essence of love may be whether you can stay by someone's side when they become weak. 💞