AuthorsDen.com   Join | Login    
Where Authors and Readers come together!

SIGNED BOOKS    AUTHORS    BOOKS    SAMPLE CHAPTERS    AUDIOBOOKS    eBOOKS    STORIES    ARTICLES    POETRY    BLOGS    NEWS    VIDEOS    SUCCESS    TESTIMONIALS

Featured Authors:  Roxanne Howe-Murphy, iJeff Mason, iMiller Caldwell, iLloydene Hill, iGlenda Bixler, iJudith Bailey, iKalikiano Kalei, iRobert Liu, iRochelle Brandon, iJohn DeDakis, i

  Home > Family > Poetry        Popular: Books, Stories, Articles, Poetry        Authors: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z     

Richard Lee King

 Follow Me  

· Contact Me
· Books
· Articles
· Poetry
· Stories
· 362 Titles
· 2,712 Reviews
· Save to My Library
· Share with Friends!
·
Member Since: Nov, 2009

Richard Lee King, click here to update your pages on AuthorsDen.



My Life IV (Today)
by Richard Lee King → (All Poetry by Richard Lee King)
   Rated "G" by the Author.
Share   Print  Save   Follow   Share on Facebook

When I first joined The Den, I would put 3 or four poems on one page. This poem is the final installment of a series of poems about my life which are now being separated so that each will have their own home.

MY LIFE  Chapter IV (TODAY)

Finally another generation
begins to take on it's shape.
First comes sweet little Christy,
her grandma’s little namesake.

Then comes Kylie & Rachel,
they'd all make their grandma proud.
She'd have spoiled them all rotten,
if she'd only been allowed.

Now the family's all in
Florida,
we all live close together.
We can help each other out
when we've hurricanes to weather.

Soon you're feeling old,
life no longer holds much fun.
You long to love again,
if you could find the perfect one.

You've been single twenty years
plus maybe a couple more.
And, every day you spend alone
makes life seem like such a bore.

You finally meet a lady
to help you pass the time.
You meet her on the internet
and so far she seems just fine.

You've only known her for 2 years,
but you both know the score.
And, every night you spend with her
makes you want for more.

You hope the prize is worth it
and that you can afford the cost.
Cause, with no one in your life,
you've recently felt so lost.

You steal some precious moments
and look forward to many more.
You've only ever felt this way
just a couple times before.

Life is full of unknowns,
seldom are you sure,
but, this time you are hoping
she'll turn out to be your cure.

Eventually you become fulltime
as she decides to share your home.
For nearly a quarter century,
you’ve most often been alone. 
 
This may require an adjustment,
but you think you’re up to the task.
Just a few more years of happiness,
that’s really all you ask.

 

© copyright 2010 Richard Lee King
Author of: A Pursuit of Life & The Price of Freedom

 

 

 


Want to review or comment on this poem?


Need a FREE Reader Membership?


 Reviews of "My Life IV (Today)"
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on November 3, 2010
Mighty fine ending to a quest. Just make sure you keep a separate beer fridge even if it's a small one. Patrick

Reviewed by pat medlin
Reviewed on October 25, 2010
don't let those 'adjustments' take more importance than waking up near to someone that brings you joy

....are you still dancing to the music of the rain...what about those buttercups for breakfast? mmmmm

i wish you both love...pat

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on October 24, 2010
This gives encouragment to so many lonely middle and senior aged people who have been alone to know there is always someone to share love with...
fee

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on October 24, 2010
Lyrical and philosophical ~
Best Wishes,
Christine

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on October 24, 2010
Much happiness to you.....Sometimes life DOES come around....

Take care,

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on October 24, 2010
Nicely told tale, Richard. I wish you the best. God bless.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on October 24, 2010
Your life seems fine to me, Richard. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace to you,

Regis


New Poetry by Richard Lee King
Popular Poetry (Family)
  1.  Grandma's Music Box
  2.  Sweet 16 Birthday Words of Wisdom
  3.  I wish tomorrow had never come
  4.  The Child In Me
  5.  Happy New Year 2021 to the Den
  6.  Christian Mothers
  7.  My Sister's Birthday Poem (85 Years)
  8.  Lucy...
  9.  A Fathers Love
  10.  Dolores
  11.  Nealey Brown, A New Angel
  12.  Tears
  13.  Familial Hearts and Friends...
  14.  A Father's Love
  15.  My Hand-me-Downs
  16.  A Mothers Love
  17.  Happy Birthday dad
  18.  My Special Mom
  19.  We'll Miss You Forever Fee
  20.  To a Special Lady
Free Book Review Program
Select a book to read and review today!

The Libra Solution: Shedding Excess and Redefining Success by Lisa DAnnolfo Levey

The familiar lament of dual-career parents raising children is, "I just can't do it all." The Libra Solution provides an alternative - a more satisfying and sustainable work and life approach - to the overwrought modern day norm.  
Member BookAds

Little River by Dadfire

Let this coming of age story of a boy named Bean take you back to a simple time. Set in a small southern town in the 1960's, encircled by a river and gleaming white cotton fields.  
Member BookAds

Willow Tree by Jeanne Buesser

A sweet story book about life lessons. Here is the link below www.createspace.com/4982595  
Member BookAds