The New Lovers

As the saying goes
“Everything is the opposite of what it seems”

Once again, it rings true.



The young are beautiful

Hard-bodied, sexy

But the essence is still asleep



The Romeo and Juliet

Trauma, drama that shakes up emotions

And compels one to rebellious convictions.



Then there is the procreating years

More obsessed with building the home

Than creating an authentic life



Children, careers

The steady buzz

Of productive, get it going feats.



Then there is the launching

And revisiting the relationship

Quieted from the long journey at sea



Looking into each other’s eyes

Ready for child-free fun

Tapered with flashback body memories from youth



Then the later years

When, if you have made it

You have that in itself to share



You savor the moments

Tender and few as they may be

Knowing what a whirlwind it all has been



You hold on to your health with gratitude

You care for and share with each other with humility

You celebrate crossing paths.



These lovers dream as one

Beyond the physicality of time

They are exquisitely entwined, bridging all gaps.