In these surprising years beyond expiry
forty and not failing
the journey remains largely painless
and brightly lit
wrapped up in love
in beds
hearts and books
Pull this feeling tight around me
another year of moving on
from all that didn’t seem to fit
closer to who I want to be
tangled up in love
in beds
hearts and books
All these lines, I can’t help but keep weaving
on the loom of all my longing
happily in awe of the ever-expanding story
forty and still dreaming
swaddled by love
in beds
hearts and books
There’s a deep and lingering kiss
waiting in the other room
the co-author of all my future stories
if I put down this pen, move to that place
we’re smothered in love
Hunkering down
in beds
hearts and books…
[2021]
Thanks for reading.
The Lighthouse 
Lovely, what wonderful blankets for snuggling in those books. Clever use of a coauthor, too. Enjoyed.
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Thanks for reading and commenting, I’m so pleased you enjoyed this one. I wasn’t sure if it would translate, so it’s great to know it worked for you. 🙏😀
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It’s a hit! You got a hit!
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Haha, thanks Benjamin. I’d love a genuine hit one day… to write a poem that goes viral because of it’s sheer and undeniable brilliance. Then I can retire 🙂
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Brilliant.
Just brilliant.
And the pic is great too! 😉🖤
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Ha thank you (again). I’m glad you liked the pic, I’ve had that kicking around on my laptop for about 10 years and I finally found somewhere to share it. 🙏👌🏼🍻
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Haha! Excellent!! 😁😁🖤
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Delightful, Tom! Beds and hearts and books… I can’t think of anything better. Maybe a cat on the bed? 😉
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Thanks Chris and yes… good shout… Beds, Hearts, Books and Pets! Okay, another year and another learning. Maybe on my birthday next year I’ll try and be more inclusive. 😀 Thanks for reading.
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Wonderful Tom!
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Thank you, as always Peter! 🙂
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