Would You Still

Would You Still

A Poem by LeeAnne Peytonn

If I once became

Old

Or Sick,

Disoriented

Or, unpretty,

Would you still cater

To this tarnished soul?

Would you still gently kiss

These chapped lips,

Or wrinkled forehead?

Would you still hold
My frail, Breakable body?

Would you still paint

My face,

With its marks from the crow

And its creases of time? 

Or would you turn away

And pretend

I were dust

Or a pesky gnat, 

Swatting at your face?

© 2017 LeeAnne Peytonn


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It was lovely. I can see the imagery. I love it.

Posted 6 Years Ago


I really enjoyed this. A unique way of looking at true love. Well written piece. Thanks for sharing!

Paul

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

True Love. When you find it, you never want to let it go true love will always stand the test of time,. Growing old together with your soul mate is one of the best things in the world to experience. The wrinkles and chapped lips are just on the outside, its whats on the inside that matter.

Great poem.

Mark.

Posted 7 Years Ago


true love will always prevail,we blend together,our souls,our hearts

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I really liked this. A question asked, or thought by both sexes.
I couldn't help thinking of the Beatles song; When I'm Sixty-Four.
Lovely piece :)

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Tina H.W.

7 Years Ago

To be honest, I think you did a much better job than they did ;)
Gorgeous poem.
LeeAnne Peytonn

7 Years Ago

Awe, thank you so much!!
Tina H.W.

6 Years Ago

You're welcome, LeeAnne. It was a pleasure :)
Very universal topic, but uniquely executed.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Oh my gosh...it's like you're in my thoughts with this one. I was thinking this just yesterday. Will love fade with the progression of my age or grow sweeter like wine? :) Wonderful.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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