{"product_id":"ode-to-ageless-love-freeman-j-wong-9781896848334","title":"Ode to Ageless Love: A Selection of Rhyming Poems","description":"This is a book of easy to read rhyming poetry book. Included are 9 love poems: \u003cbr\u003e\"Ode to Ageless Love,\" \"Lover's Rescue,\" \"Miracle Reunion,\" \"Defiant Doctor,\" \"Hero's Heart,\" \"A Shining Father,\" \"Radiant Ray,\" \"Favors Forever,\" and \"Bare Bravery.\"\u003cbr\u003eRead a sample here. We hope this collection resonates with you. If it does, please consider leaving a fair review and sharing it with others who might enjoy it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLover's Rescue by Freeman J Wong, Toronto, Canada \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRayhan left Bridle Mall with roses twined, \u003cbr\u003eIn glossy wrap, by plastic sheen well lined.\u003cbr\u003eHe sniffed their scent and blew a kiss so dear, \u003cbr\u003eAs though to Lilly, held his heartbeat near. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe took swift strides toward the new Finch Road: \u003cbr\u003e\"This bus won't do! You see that big full load!\"\u003cbr\u003eNext bus preferred, but lunch at half ere twelve\u003cbr\u003eForced him aboard; no pause for dreams to shelve. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe jumped in, though 'twas packed from wall to wall;\u003cbr\u003eNo seat remained, he stood through rise and fall.\u003cbr\u003eHe clutched the blooms, breathed deep their Lilly-scent;\u003cbr\u003eHe smiled, lost in the joy they would present. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe bus lurched forth, then raced at speed \u003ci\u003eun\u003c\/i\u003ecurbed, \u003cbr\u003eTill brakes screamed hard-the man's balance \u003ci\u003edis\u003c\/i\u003eturbed.\u003cbr\u003eHe nearly crashed, but saved his blooms \u003ci\u003ein\u003c\/i\u003estead, \u003cbr\u003eThen stood, pants fallen, heat of shame ahead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Oh God!\" the girl beside him screamed aloud;\u003cbr\u003eAll eyes turned toward him within the crowd.\u003cbr\u003eThey saw him standing there in underpants;\u003cbr\u003eHis trousers pooled around his shoes 'mongst rants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFace reddening, he yanked them up with speed;\u003cbr\u003eA wary woman warned him to take heed.\u003cbr\u003eShe grabbed her cellphone, readied it to call.\u003cbr\u003e\"My belt has broken!\" Rayhan begged of all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThus she stepped closer, verified the claim: \u003cbr\u003eThe buckle had detached, 'twas not the same!\u003cbr\u003eThe nosy passenger now laughed outright, \u003cbr\u003ePut phone away while pondering the sight. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo fix the belt with flowers in one hand\u003cbr\u003eAnd pants in other, he appeared well-planned.\u003cbr\u003eStems thrust beneath his armpit for firm hold, \u003cbr\u003eThen shoulder dropped, pants pinned tight 'gainst his fold. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBoth hands thus freed, he tried the strap's repair, \u003cbr\u003eBut missing pin defeated his despair.\u003cbr\u003eHe tried without the buckle: 'twas too short;\u003cbr\u003eCool sweat beaded and streamed in salty port. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLilly will understand\u003c\/i\u003e, he told his heart;\u003cbr\u003eHer parents' judgment fed his fear's sharp dart.\u003cbr\u003eWould they accept a boy of lesser means?\u003cbr\u003eOr would their banker world reject poor teens? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHis choices slim, Rayhan stuffed belt in hold, \u003cbr\u003eThen bent to loosen right shoe's knotted fold.\u003cbr\u003eHe pulled the lace, unsure if 'twould prevail: \u003cbr\u003e\"Strong save two flimsy points, worn-out and frail.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough belt loops slipped, he drew the lace up tight;\u003cbr\u003eThank God! It beat the belt that failed in blight!\u003cbr\u003eThe strangers' eyes beamed joy at job well done;\u003cbr\u003eThis lad's quick-witted grace had brightly won. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow pants secured, he rose, both eyes alight, \u003cbr\u003eThe bus exploded in applause's might.\u003cbr\u003e\"Unreal!\" he breathed, amazed at fortune's shift, \u003cbr\u003eA shoelace triumphed where fine new belts drift. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt Rose-and-Rose on Bloor, Rayhan arrived, \u003cbr\u003eHis cell displayed eleven, time derived.\u003cbr\u003eThe hostess led to Room Three, private, grand, \u003cbr\u003eWhere Lilly waited, art-absorbed, so spanned. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe wore new elegance, in thoughtful gaze, \u003cbr\u003eAt painting's pair engaged in love's strange maze.\u003cbr\u003eBack turned, she missed his entry through the door, \u003cbr\u003eSo Rayhan planned a game to cheer her more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Excerpt from the poem. Full poem included in the book.)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you seek poetry that speaks to the depth of human emotion and explores the beauty in life's smallest moments, \u003ci\u003eOde to Ageless Love\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read. Let these words resonate with you long after the last page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Freeman J. Wong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1896848338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781896848334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bestview Scholars Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Freeman J. 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