Do you still love me? by T.Dashfield
When we first met I was a tender little bud, fresh
with the dew of youth.
Soft, small and delicate with a strong stem.
There was no storm that could dampen my spirits or bend me.
But time, life and weather have taken its toll.
Do you still love me?
I am now in full bloom with a fuller profile.
The petals that once were flawless and soft although still soft
are now wrinkled and creased around the edges.
More effort is necessary for upkeep than before.
Do you still love me?
I’m still standing, perhaps not as upright as I once did for
the marching sands of time have left their marks and
reshaped what I once was into as I am now.
Do you still love me?
There is beauty in maturity even if some do not see it.
My color is no longer as vibrant; it is slowing fading to
a more subdued hue but still lovely.
The perfume of first emergence has waned but not totally gone.
It is softer like the rest of me.
Even a few petals have fallen and as the order of living goes
more will follow.
Do you still love me?
From the moment I first became I have been changing.
Change is inevitable but now the changes are different and not always welcomed
although some are for the better.
One adapts and carries on.
Do you still love me?
You do? Then let us go forth together.
Our faces will follow the sun and we will fold together
from the chill at night.
We shall care for and support one another come what may
until our season is over.
And yes, I still love you too.
Images by T.Dashfield Photography 
Lovely words to go with the photo… thank you…
You are most welcome.
Oh, Teri. Such a nice way to start my morning, with a smile and a sweet bit of poetry. Thanks.
I do like the new you. This format is so clean looking and better suits your photography.
You’re right! This new format is good. Glad you liked today’s post, I was afraid for a moment it would be a bit of a downer but it just came to me and I ran with it.
Beautiful, Teri, the image and especially the poem!
Awwwwwwww thanks, Ted!
This is a wonderful poem Teri, and the photo is perfect. I have read it three times so far. I too like the new format.
Thank you very much. I’d appreciate it if you ran it past S and let me know what she thinks of it. The new format is way cleaner, glad I went with it.
Will do!
What a beautiful metaphor for love.. I couldn’t think of a better comparison than a lovely flower to represent aging love standing the test of time! xx
ps Love your new blog look!!
Wow! Love the way you summarized it. Thanks 🙂 A neat blog is a happy blog.
😀
Time is not something to fear, it is through time you become you.
Each moment adds depth, definition, and character.
It is my honor to watch you grow more beautiful every day.
Yes, I still love you, now and forever.
You sweet talking thing you 😉
So beautiful and tender your words are!
Thanks, B. It just came to me and away I went 🙂
NIcely done, dearest Teri! There is a sweetness to your writing, with an underlying strength. A very easy read, yet a powerful message. And your reference to the floral and the rose image is perfection. Well done, indeed! Thank you for sharing with us. And I do like your new look…elegant in its simplicity, refreshing and appealing, plus easy to navigate. Good choice!
I am so happy you had a chance to read it; I really wanted to get your opinion of it. Poetry does not come easy to me but for some reason while I was looking at the image of the rose it just came to me. One of those moments of inspiration I suppose. The new format is working out very well too. Thank you 🙂
Lovely. Thank you.
And thank you for following.
Thank you for visiting and liking.