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Wedding Band

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I saw an old man today,
Walking down the street.
He had to be nearly ninety,
And today that’s quite a feat.

But what had caught my eye,
It was on his left hand.
What he was wearing,
Was a wedding band.

That’s when I had a thought,
If that old I will be.
Where will I have been?
For that I can not see.

But when I’m old and weathered,
And enjoyed life’s wild ride.
When that time does comes,
Will you be by my side?

What I had realized,
Watching him that day.
With you to share my life,
I'd have it no other way.

But if the dreaded happens,
And before that time you die.
Wait for me in heaven,
For I will join you nigh.

Author notes

I actually came up with this poem sitting at a red-light on my way home from work. I hope that that old man I saw would be me one day. Old and still in love with my lifelong wife. The photo is my grandparent who have both passed but were together their whole life. This poem was written March 14th 2008.

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  • Juggalo38
    May 15

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    Really great poem man. I got really into the beat and the rhythm. I bet that you could be that man one day. Great poem once again man. Never thought that I'd be so happy that a red light stopped somebody.


  • Cerbie20
    May 15

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    good poem. its amazing when you see old people and how they are still so in love with each other... or when you see that just this one person really loves someone that is gone... its amazing to see what this world holds period. like love. hmmm.... stupid stupid world to want so much pain. really, good poem. i like the last stanza... goes to show that love really is a lot.


  • Angelflower Greeters member
    May 14

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    Awww!! this was really cute!! I love old people!!! they just bring a smile to my face.. A lot of them are still really spunky! lol.. I don't want to get old but hey thats life.. maybe..lol. anyway this was really cute I liked it.. brought a smile to my face, even though the ending is a sad thing to think about.. great write hun..

    Jetleena

    • PoeticusVeritas gold member
      May 15
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      I have some neighbors who are both in thier late 80's or early 90's that live in my apartment complex. They are still deeply in love you can tell and very independent. hope to be like them one day.

  • Pretty Britty gold member
    May 14

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    Heyy this is really cute!
    Even though old people freak me out...
    I still got your main message,
    and it's sweet

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