Beautiful work! Such hope and optimism-
Thank you for sharing,and continued success
Barbara J.

"This is a time to live again
This time, you see, is our time
And it has just began."

Praise be to God for words like these, Joy.

how lovely and from the heart. in many short stories...the characters are fictional...in this beauty, i think not...it is Joy inside and out!

Beautifully put as your Hubby poured his heart and soul OUT into lovely words deeply felt for a love 2nd time around, I can feel the appreciation and hope Joy! You are so right, I can so relate this connection of deep love!Beautiful Poem! Congratulations to your Love and to both of you! Blissful Blessings, Soulful_SHEE

HIS 'FLIGHT' IS BEAUTIFUL! HE 'SOARS' UP AND INTO THE SUN AND GRABS ALL THE HAPPINESS AND SPLENDOR OF...NEW LOVE. A WONDERFUL SHARING...THANK SO MUCH. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Lovely writing!
GOD BLESS YOU
Tony

As sincere as a child's smile,
but with verve and candor,
laced with soft, but steely style
and interlaced with valor.
These verses set a regal tone
inhering two as one alone.

Thanks for sharing, Joy.

The second time around is often wonderful, as it has been for my spouse and I. And we both hope you enjoy Your Time.

Very beautiful poetry.

The strings of regrets can forever be cut, moving forward with this wonderful thing we call love.

A beaut of a poem.

How sweet and exciting to have found each other!
Bless you both,
Christine

Beautiful...and the second time around is truly awesome! While it was difficult to pick up the pieces after my divorce mannnnny years ago, it led me to my soul mate and now my hubby and I share one heart! Loved this, Joy! And I wish you and Ed every happiness.....

Hugs,
Anna

To rise from the ashes of a past love to trust someone enough to put your heart on the line takes a lot...he expresses this well.
fee

Joy and Ed,
this is a wonderful expression of love.
Happiness forever!

John

WOW! WHAT A TRIBUTE TO JOY BY HER HUSBAND ED. VERY WELL PENNED AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN. FOR NOW IS THE TIME TO LIVE. GEORGE AKA THE WISE OLD OWL

What precious thoughts! There is hope and joy indeed within each line.

Connie

This is a time for me and my new girl; a time to forget the past. I love your poem, Joy. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Thanks for sharing this one with the rest of us Joy. Ed would appear to be just as talented as his sweetie. NICE!!!! Dick

To know of your twilight years
ever, ever so bright ~*Ed and *Joy~
sharing your talents with, and of love
is poetry worth reading for the happy ending!!!

Lady Vivian

"This is a time for the clouds to part
A time to see the sun"...these words alone move me deeply...(great poem Ed)

A precious jewel from the past, Joy. Thank you for alerting me about your latest submission. Isn't it wonderful to be able to dig back into our memorabilia and come up with these manifestations of new love with such a positive outlook for the future. The greatest thing about it is that Ed's predictions came true and you are still so in love after all these years.
May the wind always be at your backs. May the sun shine warm upon your faces!
Joy, I am considering what you told Marge on the phone about the new me. We will see!

Love to you both and Vaya Con Dios,
Just (reborn) Jim

Lovely poem, Joy. Sometimes it takes a separation, or, if it goes that far, a divorce for each to see what they may not have seen while together... The separation, or, if it goes that far, a divorce for each to see the compromises each may realize they have to make, and be willing to make to become whole again.
Your friend; Mark

So tenderly and beautifully wrote as this was truly heartfelt poetry well done indeed Laura