Wednesday, February 3, 2010

My Old Man

Today he turns 50
That old man of mine
"You're only as old as you feel"
He always says
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How does it feel
To be 50?
That's like, half a century
or
Half a dollar
~
He was 26 when we met
(Almost half of 50)
I thought he was old then,
I was 17
Eons ago
Half a lifetime ago
~
We've changed since then
Both of us
For better or worse
We're not who we used to be
For better or worse
~
His daughters, 5 & 3 at the time
Are grown women
Our sons
In a few years, will be grown men
~
We've built a life since then
Moved away from the city
Built a life in the Cariboo Country
The place we call home
~
We've bought & sold homes & cars & trucks & vans
Along with kids, we've raised
Dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, birds & fish
~
One thing that hasn't changed
Is our committment to each other
We're not as "lovey dovey" as we used to be
And I miss that
But our love has always been there
To pull us through
~
My old man
I love you


14 comments:

  1. it's the love that counts ... birthday blessings to him

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  2. Happy Birthday to the man! Love remains!

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  3. Yeeehaaaa Old Man! Congratulations to you! Go tell him Joyce. Love this post and the pics you've put with it to show it's really 50!
    Happy day to you all my dear.
    Hugs Dagmar and don't forget Love you Lots.

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  4. What a nice birthday tribute to your half-century man. Also an interesting synopsis of your life together. Sweet!

    donna

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  5. This is a fabulous birthday tribute! I love it (especially the end part!) And the photos are terrific!

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  6. happy birthday to your 'old' man---some of don't think 50 is so old!

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  7. What a lovely tribute to him. Hope you all have a wonderful day.

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  8. beautiful tribute. birthday greetings to your love.

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  9. Oh Joyce, I just loved this post. What a beautiful journey you two have taken together so far. I am so inspired by couples who have been together as long as you and continue to be together. In a world of marriages ended so quickly in divorce, I am so happy when I find one that is continuing to grow and evolve. Thank you for your inspiration! I hope to be writing something similar when my hubby turns the big 5-0. Happy birthday to your old man! :)

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  10. Love changes but what one loses in loveydoveyness is gained in other ways, like the certainty of that commitment to each other. It's great that you see and appreciate that, and your husband for it! Hope he had a happy day!

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  11. Now your hubby is 50 years and 4 days:)

    Kind of you to ask about Phillip's blog. There's a link to it on my sidebar. He's only 7 and is stingy with the written word but when it comes to talking, he struggles to be quiet. My intent with the blog was to get him interested in photography and writing.

    Are you still thinkin' spring?

    donna

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  12. happy happy birthday to your old man!

    he sure has a wonderful woman at his side!

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  13. the happiest of birthdays to your old man....
    you're lucky to have each other...now go and be lovey dovey !!!

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  14. What a cute tribute to an old man. However...50 is the new 30, or something like that...Enjoy each day.

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