THE THRILL IS GONE

Aging, sensual BREVITY

YEARS OF LIP-LICKING PASSION

STELLAR INTIMACY

ENTWINED, KNOTTED

SLACKS WITH AGE

AND DESIRE

CLOSE TO DEMISE

NUZZLES LINGER

Author's Note

BREVITY

Reviews

[albee]

a chronic human condition
years of lip-liking passion, riding the stars of intimacy
..."brevity is the soul of wit..."
like a rose at full expression, must be savored in the divine Now that it lives.
..."all that lives must die passing through nature to eternity"...

[Betty Hermelee]

Lovely review, thanks for visiting and your thoughts
Best, Betty

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Growing old or growing up need not mean growing apart. We had "Grow Old Along With Me" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played at our wedding. But I love my wife more every day. While young love might be full of passion, sex and desire, a mature love is like favorite jeans grown more comfortable with time or any article that can't be replaced with something new. That's the great problem with new love, like a new car, the newer models might make you think of trading in. But ours is like a treasured heirloom love. And, having experienced both, I must say I prefer the latter.

[Betty Hermelee]

I totally agree with you Fabian. I wouldn't trade in my love for anything! Thanks for an in-depth review!
Best, Betty

[emmajoy]

Surely being together doing whatever briefly is far better than make believe without emotion. To have made only a single journey but a host of memories - is what make the thrills important! Yes? What a wonderful picture.. is beautiful

Take care, keep safe, Betty, and - keep smiling..

[Betty Hermelee]

your thoughts are very true, and in addition love grows in time and as we age, doesn't have to be passionate, it's still love. Thanks Emma for your excellent review ,as always
Best, B.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem share dear Betty. With time together with someone. We will learn new ways to love each other. A long marriage take two kind people willing to change. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry my dear friend.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks always John for a lovely review
Best, B.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Betty.

[zainul]

A candid way of sharing the real situation.Love your cute write.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much Z. a slice of life

[Meenakshi Dutta]

Lingering nuzzles are actually cute B! It's such a beautiful way to show affection!
Cute lil piece of work.
Best
S

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for you review, appreciated.
Best, B.

[Tina]

Sweet little poem , hope I can find someone T0 grow older with.

[Betty Hermelee]

That’s always a nice thought. Thank you for visiting and reviewing.. Best, Betty

[Lorry]

Just remember wear that dogs mouths been and what it's been licking before smacking any lips 😊
Be the exception and walk hand in hand as often as possible, some things shouldn't wane just because we do.
But it's not as much fun when you both wear protection (masks) 😷😷

[Lorry]

Ps, will catch up on cool Joe soon, double promise.

[Betty Hermelee]

Come on Lorry, you know that passion fades as we age….but a kiss on the cheek is still okay ( no masks)
Thanks always, B. And no worries about Cool Joe, I know you’ll read it!

[Chris Shaw]

Nuzzles are nice. An endearing write Betty and that pooch wants to join in. Nothing wrong with brevity. Quality comes in small parcels.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes it does Chris! And thanks always for your lovely review!
Best,
B.

[Chris Shaw]

Always welcome Betty.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

nuzzling is good.
that dog is really cute...and seems to like to join in.
speaking of "The Thrill is Gone"
here is something that I thought was super cool...my second ex Barbara, with whom I am still close, was at a bar in NY...met and had a dance with B.B. King...she said he was a really nice man. Very much a gentleman.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Nuzzling is good, so is snoogling!! Thanks always J