When We Were Five

poem by: Michael Wise
Written on Apr 17, 2018

When you and I were only five
 it was fun just being alive
 to smell the air and feel the sun
 with trails to walk and fields to run

 When you and I were just sixteen
 our new romance was so pristine
 That sudden unexpected kiss
 unveiled a hidden world of bliss

 And when our childhood was through
 and you and I were twenty two
 you made my life much more worthwhile
 the day I walked you down the aisle

 Our lives were rosy and so sweet
 and all the world was so complete
 The years went faster than before
 when you and I were thirty four

 So young, I watched you slowing down
 as sickness grayed your hair, once brown
 When you and I were forty seven
 was the year you went to heaven

 Our time together was too brief
 I sadly ponder in my grief
 It's harder now just being alive
 than it was when we were five


© Mike Wise
 12-28-17

 

Tags: Happy, Sad, Love, Pain, Deep,

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Frank Hornby . commented on Apr 17, 2018 at 8:21am
That is a beautiful poem Michael......with some beautiful memories......
Michael Wise commented on Apr 17, 2018 at 8:40pm
Thank u sir!
Christopher Russon commented on May 16, 2020 at 12:22pm
Beaughtiful poem Michael .I love reading your poetry.
Michael Wise commented on Jun 01, 2020 at 1:19pm
Thank u Chris!
Frank Hornby . commented on Oct 06, 2021 at 6:29am
Just read this beautiful poem again.....moved me to tears...hope you are well Michael....

 

 

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