by Cheryl W.
Member since:
December 10, 2005

Love at Last

November 03, 2009 11:02 AM EST
views: 107 | rating: 10/10 (5 votes) | comments: 29


Here we stand in the autumn of our lives,

yet springtime lives within us.

How I wish the blossoms would never fade!

I reach out and touch the lines on your face,

and all I can see is a boy in love.

At times I feel cheated by the hands of time.

How unfair it seems to find you

after so many years have passed.

Perhaps time was preparing us for

these moments that go beyond understanding,

this love that goes beyond description.

We dance barefoot in streams of desire,

sunlight upon us.

grasping each moment together

praying it will not be the last.



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Comments: 29

Nora Davenport Nov 3, 2009, 11:04am EST
Beautiful poem, Cheryl!!! I always love your poetry!
Cheryl W. Nov 3, 2009, 11:57am EST
Thank you, Nora...for your kind words.
Barbara H. Nov 3, 2009, 11:52pm EST
Me too Cheryl. You have such a special way with the words and phrases you use to describe everyday situations that they become golden and alive. I think, after reading so much of your LOVEly poetry that you seem to have enough to publish in a book for lovers young and old. I would purchase such a book. The cover picture could be but a single heart which would also suffice for a wordless title. Just HEART by Cheryl W.
John Doyle Nov 3, 2009, 11:04am EST
Amen to that
Cheryl W. Nov 3, 2009, 11:57am EST
Thanks for reading, John.
Susan *Brian's girl * H. Nov 3, 2009, 11:12am EST
Beautiful
Cheryl W. Nov 3, 2009, 11:57am EST
Thank you.
Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Nov 3, 2009, 11:32am EST
How beautiful! I totally relate...
Cheryl W. Nov 3, 2009, 11:57am EST
Thanks for reading, Stacey!
Laura M. Nov 3, 2009, 11:44am EST
Just gorgeous...the intimate presence of this poem casts a
wise and loving glow!
Cheryl W. Nov 3, 2009, 11:57am EST
Thanks for reading and commenting, Laura.
Spencer T. Nov 3, 2009, 11:46am EST
As if you spoke thru my mouth you've said so much of what I have felt.
Good stuff.
Cheryl W. Nov 3, 2009, 11:56am EST
Thank you, Spencer.
Kathryn E. Nov 3, 2009, 3:34pm EST
Featured in the Triple Name Club.
Larry H. Nov 3, 2009, 5:00pm EST
thanks for sharin
Richard Thuss Nov 3, 2009, 6:23pm EST
Very, Very nice.
Kevin E. Nov 3, 2009, 7:02pm EST
What a beautiful poem about mature love!
C.F. Stewart Nov 3, 2009, 7:53pm EST
A beautiful write, dear Cheryl. Captivating! Transcending the initial phase only to go higher and higher.
Kushal Poddar Nov 3, 2009, 10:06pm EST
Springtime do live within us.

sun on the guard’s gun
Chris Brockman Nov 3, 2009, 10:50pm EST
Twighlight is the just the time for a great evening to begin.
Jennifer Lee Nov 3, 2009, 10:51pm EST
Fantastic opening line and very nice carry through.
A Season of Joy, Love and Gift-Giving Nov 4, 2009, 5:21pm EST
How romantic! I do enjoy reading your poems.
Dennis Gilman Nov 5, 2009, 10:56am EST
Very beautiful Cheryl
Angela A. Nov 5, 2009, 5:29pm EST
Awww, lovely!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Cindy A. Nov 6, 2009, 7:09am EST
just lovely Cheryl...time passes all of us much too quickly!
Barbary Chaapel Nov 7, 2009, 7:54pm EST

You have nice touches of wisdom in this lovely poem, Cheryl.
Dawn K. Nov 7, 2009, 9:03pm EST
in the autumn of our lives...love that line.
Dawn K. Nov 7, 2009, 9:03pm EST
all seasons live within us.
Dawn K. Nov 7, 2009, 9:04pm EST
seasons are like emotions. everyone; diff. seasons are diff. emotions.

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