https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1I_hFwzOYA
The question was what do you value
How do you want to be weighed?
Do I have any defining moments?
I thought the obvious thing is my children
If you’ve read this blog before you’d know
That I hold them in the highest of regard
Proud of them beyond words.
My career as a teacher
Gave me so many wonderful moments
Ones I’ll hold close forever.
But beyond that I like that I have given opportunity.
To my children, to my students
I expected to do that.
What I didn’t anticipate
Was showing a dear friend that there was more to life
Than the hum drum of everyday.
Old age is not just about the wrinkles and slowing down
With it comes wisdom
Which so many older folk possess.
But also comes the realisation that love is still possible
That our bodies may be aging and slowing down
But our will to live is forever strong
As is our need to love and be loved.
I reached out and touched the heart
Of a beautiful woman
One who had thought her days were
Destined to be same as, same as.
I have seen her shine,
I have seen her come alive
I have seen her sparkle.
Of course I have to say
It has been reciprocated.
So weigh me as never giving up
Knowing love exists
Its there, you have to find it
Grab it, nurture it
Have all the fun with it you can
Despite the obstacles you see daily in front of you.
Like in the video, you can’t measure it
But living it
Sure as hell
Beats denying it.
Written for: https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2016/02/07/writing-prompt-145-what-do-you-weigh/
Morpethroad 
Oh Michael this is absolutely gorgeous, moving and wise words!
Thank you Yves it was a fabulous prompt to write to. Well done you. 👍
Thanks Michael
You’ve set yourself a high standard……next week???
It goes back to the Tarot challenge, I am honestly not sure I will hit all 78 cards because that would take several years though I can always toss in prompts here and there as the fancy strikes. I haven’t made up my mind. People do seem to like the collages though
Yes they us lots of choices
You would be weighed well if you stepped on those scales.
“To give love and life to someone who had felt the loss of them is to do a most special and wonderous thing,” she said. “You have me crying again,” she added.
Thank you. I know how lucky I am.
“And,” she smiled, “I think your friend is very lucky too.”
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This is so beautifully written. ❤ I'm happy for you. 🙂
Thank you Maria so glad you found it so…
The pleasure’s mine. 🙂 🙂
sweet is a life..that has love..
It is indeed….thanks for stopping by…
That’s beautiful Michael.
Thank you Al I appreciate you stopping by.
You’re welcome. Sorry I don’t get by as often as I would like to, but I made a point of coming today.
The measure of a life well spent! Thank you for sharing this inspiring response!
Thank you for reading, I appreciate your time.
My pleasure!
This is wonderful, Michael!
Thanks so much Joy. Thanks for taking the time to read.
My pleasure, Michael!