vagabondprophet:

here-lie-my-thoughts:

Timeless

I don’t remember when

The wrinkles in your skin

Began to replace the freckles

On your timeless face.

Each line that appeared,

The more we smiled,

As the years grew with us.

But now the tears of laughter

Are tears of anguish,

As every day your weathered hand

Grips mine just a little less.

Slipping away with each heartbeat,

Your eyes still a deep swirl

Of hazel and home,

I can see myself in them

Holding my breath

Hoping your take your next.

Your kisses still taste the same

As they did the first time,

Under the boardwalk

That our parents searched,

Not knowing we were safe

Falling in love.

Now I regret not cherishing,

Every moment of you more.

But my dear that’s my only regret.

I can promise,

Losing you and all that follows

Was worth this beautiful life.

And saying goodbye is not our demise,

Our forever began

so many wonderful years ago,

And forevers cannot end.

— Jolene Purdy

Beautiful…