The Sunday Times, June 6th 2004: "AGE AND APHRODITE: Women of a certain age are demanding more sex. Science says older means bolder and better. Now research shows the over-60s are lustier than their granddaughters. What's going on?"
THE PERFECT POSITION
Glossy coffee-table
illustrated picture book
on the Female Menopause:
Facts, figures, tables, diagrams...
And tasteful pastel line-drawings
of fuller, older
male and female forms -
illustrated with all the sagging detail
of comfortable, well-loved
lumpy feather cushions -
performing the act
of senior love-making...
I was intrigued
by assurances of
The Perfect Position:
Looked to me
like pain and passion
in equal measures;
an upside-down
vertical splits
Folies Bergeres-style
- but without the modesty
of the covering frothing
Can-can skirts!
I work out
and am hyper-mobile
in my joints
but how do ladies of
"a certain age"
manage it?
Perhaps having survived
the emotional ordeals
of World War years
they are now reaping
their long-awaited
and just desserts...
"Lie back and think of England..."
OK then -
if I must!
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provocative poem on 'over-age sex' and the sexual politics of our time. Used to imagine myself painting a beautiful naked old couple in the manner of Stanley Spencer, to spite the obsession with youth. And who can forget Harold and Maude, the bizarre love story that began in a graveyard?
Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)
Reviewed on June 10, 2004
well done
Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on June 10, 2004
The Fire Still Burns!!!…Good for you, Poet!!!…It gets better with age!!! Excellent write!!!
oh Lord!!!!
loved it
loved it
loved it!!!!!
Lol
*like i said early on another poem here
i welcome it
Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on June 10, 2004
I love your sense of humor, Kate!
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on June 10, 2004
LOLOLOL, Hmmmm fun fun fun for any one, now you got me thinking what their thinking, when they smile and ask if you would like coffee and a piece of cake.
I walked past a tap dancing class, all musta been over fifty, they asked me to join, huh and I was thinking about it, they said they would like one bloke to join. LOL, maybe I'll find another route:)
Reviewed by Cynthia Castle (Reader)
Reviewed on June 9, 2004
Love it, Kate! ...LOL!!! ...and they used to say "Dirty Old Men!" ...Great to see the mature women expressing their desires!
Great expression, Dear Poet! ...love-making should be comfortable and natural and continue throughout the lifetime!
OH KATE,
AWESOME I think it is in their minds most of it if one enjoys a sexy healthy continuation in their relationship and marriage then all of it is possible and you know where there is desire and need it will be fufilled if they are determined..... They are obiviously comfortable in the stage of life they are unfolded in .... I think it is fantastic so much for taking it lying down and being buried.. RIGHT!!!!!
SMILES...
I loved this poem and the ending ;)
Thought provoking piece....
You Capsized in the English Channel./....
LP
The traditional belief that we must slow down is crazy. My grandparents are wonderful examples of committed sexuality. Great write.
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on June 9, 2004
Oh, my god!! Talk about throwing my head back and roaring!! You, my fine, dear poet, are hilarious! Every syllable had me on the floor.. the thoughts, the mind pictures, the very idea! (grin) I am "of an age" meself and you have done us proud, indeed. Those last few lines, that well-known quote... simply food for the hungy humorist! Great stuff, Kate, me gal! katy xox.
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on June 9, 2004
LOL love this one. Thanks for the chuckle today :-)
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on June 9, 2004
LOL must be all that chicken they eat, with the hormones in it.
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loved it
loved it
loved it!!!!!
Lol
*like i said early on another poem here
i welcome it
I walked past a tap dancing class, all musta been over fifty, they asked me to join, huh and I was thinking about it, they said they would like one bloke to join. LOL, maybe I'll find another route:)
Great expression, Dear Poet! ...love-making should be comfortable and natural and continue throughout the lifetime!
You Brits have all the fun!
shines in this lusty piece;-)So I can still look forward
to dessert? hahaha
and lololol
ldfkjfdslkfklsdfjlksdfjdslfj = LAUGHING FIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Does it HAVE to be England tho?????????? lmao
ahhhhhhhhh love it!!!
I am 49 so 11 more years!!!
pax........A lol
AWESOME I think it is in their minds most of it if one enjoys a sexy healthy continuation in their relationship and marriage then all of it is possible and you know where there is desire and need it will be fufilled if they are determined..... They are obiviously comfortable in the stage of life they are unfolded in .... I think it is fantastic so much for taking it lying down and being buried.. RIGHT!!!!!
SMILES...
I loved this poem and the ending ;)
Thought provoking piece....
You Capsized in the English Channel./....
LP
LOL--o, this is a keeper--too funny
"...i work out
and am hyper-mobile
in my joints..." (not me LOL)
"but how do ladies of
'a certain age'
manage it?..." LOL
they'll find a way!
(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :) hee hee