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Instead
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This is a poem of love, inspiring hope and a return to carefree days of romance.

Instead of no romance
can we make it some?
Instead of the present
can we travel back?
There was a time
when a rose meant more
than a beer.
There was a time
when a whisper meant more
than a smoke.
There was a time
you reached for my hand
to kiss the back
while we traveled
down that road
together.
There was a time
we were together always,
when it didn’t matter
that clothes were
scattered.
There was a time
when you made time
for me, and only me
when dinner could wait,
responsibility could wait,
life stood still
during that short time
when we were alone.
There was a time
when neither you, nor I, came in second
to any other plan
or vice
or thought.
Instead of now,
can we bring that time
back since it will soon,
once again,
be just you and I?
 
 

 


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 Reviews of "Instead"
Reviewed by Lark Pogue
Reviewed on December 17, 2014
I love this. Sad and melancholy though it is. It is REAL. And I don't agree with with Ron and Reg on this one. Don't go looking. It back fires and is not worth it.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 16, 2014
You share a timeless and universal theme through your verses. Bittersweetly harsh and real; and I do have to agree with Ron for the most part. Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on November 16, 2014
Love starts out like a burning fire, and over time it burns down down to embers, the hottest part of love.

Michael D.

Reviewed by E Phillips
Reviewed on November 15, 2014
Love, inspiration, hope, and romance. You have covered a lot of ground. And so darned well. Perfect ending. Loved this!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on November 15, 2014
Every love goes through stages. You are writing about wanting to return that "hot" time when your love was young. Unfortunately, we grow older and circumstances change. There are tons of literature out there (and videos) on how to return that spark to your relationship. It's all money grabbing baloney.

But I prefer to suggest something much more drastic. We are not monogamous by nature. I suggest you seek out romance and let this boring guy know so that he won't be blindsided by the revelation. And then go out and find romance with other men. You don't have to marry them and declare undying vows of togetherness… Just have fun and let them know that that's all you're after.

You will be surprised how your attitude will change. But then again, if you are uptight about being with only "your love," you will continue to suffer as both of your lives continue to change in your codependent lifestyle of misery.

Ron

Reviewed by lois christensen
Reviewed on November 14, 2014
I'd love it to be this way with someone in my life- supposedly i'll just wait and grow old waiting.


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