for Bert and Ethel it was love at first sight
he tall and handsome, she a lil cute gal
those close didn’t think it was right
at their age it just wasn’t right
yet Bert was her shining knight
her true delight Ethel determined to fight
Bert wouldn’t let Ethel out of his sight
she his leading light, they fitted just right
but this is often the plight
of seniors in their twilight
others dictate what they do, what’s alright
fear their inheritance might become slight
self-interest tends to outweigh support
of those who reared us, spoilsport!
aroused 
Spoilsport, indeed! Don’t let any inheritors stand in your way!
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I like how you’ve written about a topic that usually gets ignored – senior romance. On the other hand, let’s hope Bert and Ethel didn’t judge their own children’s love life as parents when they were growing up!
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Romance is for all ages! This is a poem that pulls at our heartstrings…
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thanks Linda, I hoped so coz many don’t give seniors a thought but they have needs like anyone else 🙂
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You are so right! Sometimes families of seniors do try to steer them away from romantic relationships for selfish reasons, and that’s so sad. My grandfather was heartbroken and lonely after my grandmother died, and lived alone in his house for two years. Then he moved to a retirement home and found a “friend” and was SO much happier. Personally, I was happy for him as well.
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I think it’s time we learn to live for ourselves and prioritise our needs over that of others who don’t care enough for us… good one Kate!
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Whatever you do, don’t mess with that inheritance!
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lol sadly that’s how most feel … I beg the person to spend it all!
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A wonderful poem Kate.
Sadly our society and even family do not always support such cases and especially when money is involved. And yes I forgot family pride, which is of course as plastic as it can be.
I remember a quick look at the plastic theme on your blog.
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[…] Kate investigated this topic, so I ran with it. She insisted that I clean up some of the more suggestive bits …. […]
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For Albert and Beth
It was love at first touch
They both loved the feel of each other
So much
For Charlie and Deb
It was love at first kiss
The touching of lips
They thought absolute bliss
But Eric and Fran
Didn’t have such good luck
They didn’t find love
Until their first overseas holiday
I can’t seem to get that last line to work.
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Maybe the last line can be “until they got away from the city in which they were stuck”
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Brilliant! I was going through all sorts of things like, ‘until they bought their first truck’, ‘till they bought a pet duck’ or ‘until she started to cluck’. But yours works so much better in these times of difficult travel!
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I love seeing seniors find love! ❤
YAY for Bert and Ethel!!! 🙂
'Tis sad when others can't let them enjoy their lives.
Sometimes when the "kids" get involved, I think it's for selfish $$$ reasons. 😦
We have a senior adult relative who got remarried decades after his first wife died. He and his new lady (she was his age) lived to be in their late 90's and had a wonderful life together. We were so glad he wasn't lonely anymore. 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Yes Kate so true and it is mostly the children who separate the parents and it is so sad to see unhappiness in the poor angels. Lovely poem, Kate.
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Melancholy when you hold us! but love does not age! is not it,Kate ?
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exactly Michel, you love Janine maybe even more now than in your youth … the love deepens and we should never judge another for wanting a relationship no matter their age!
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I loved the beginning, the end made me sad. Yah, you knew that would 🙂
I hope they trusted themselves and enjoyed the time they had together.
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Beautiful topic, Kate. Wishing the seniors my very best. 🙂
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I so adore how you venture into this theme. From where i am its still not so much accepted. Children are usually the ones opposing…but i dont see the point why they do…especially if this will bring joy to their elderly parent or even a second chance on love or romance however one calls it…
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Kate, I think younger people sometimes think older people cease to have a desire to love and be loved. I once had someone respond to one of my poems something about “companionship.” Of course, that is important at any age. But don’t underestimate the sex lives of seniors either!
Cheryl
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My Grandfather remarried at 79 to a wonderful younger woman of 68. It was a perfect arrangement as she took good care of him for 11 years until he passed. My father was Best Man at the wedding. So this is outside my experience but I can imagine there are some who begrudge their parents any joy in life…
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what a delightful story Val, thanks for sharing! She saved the family a lot of angst then 🙂 I sincerely believe it’s their life and their funds to do as they wish.
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This was great Kate, loved how you explored this topic. You cut right to it!
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Too bad for them. Love this C poem.
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For me this very poignant Kate…. I had an aunty how got married in her late 70’s, to a lovely bloke called Ken…. .. and they lived happily ever after…..
I think maybe jealousy at somebody being truly happy
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the kids are the main trouble makers and I think it’s more about money than care for their parent!
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