Long Love

Wonderful. Those small moments of panic are just signals that love is alive and well, Josh.

Yes thank you. After a rocky start for the first 40 years I consider myself very fortunate the last 20+

stephen spender, at his least polemic,
comes into my head, when I read this

Thank you Paul. I'm currently reading an anthology "The 20th century in Poetry" - I turned the page yesterday to '1937' and who is there but Stephen Spender (Thoughts during an air raid) and a few pages later again (Port Bou) - both quite polemic so I shall read more of his work to get a better picture.


(As an aside, a long time ago you mentioned Ivor Gurney (new to me as then) and I tracked the Ivor Gurney Society keeping his work alive. Amazing guy and output for such a troubled life. I have much respect).

Josh, You beautifully described that moment we have all thought of, dreamed of and yet feared, what if....

I try not to think about it but as I get older the question occasionally forces itself into my orbit. Thank you for your comment.

Tender and yet so profound. I truly love those moments when glances can capture more than words.
Wonderful spill

Thank you Wally, spot on. A glance can carry it all.

Dear J,

This makes me think of the notion of someone needing someone else and the love that sparks between the two knowing they can ignite that for each other.  A special bond for sure. Lovely write. H🌷

Thank you H. We'd both just turned 40 when we met, with our considerable distorted histories, but I count myself very fortunate to have had this experience the last 20+ years. I wish everyone the same.

Very tender Josh. Well done.


hugs,
buddhakitty.

Thank you BK. I'm very fortunate.

Thank you hrshykss. Nice to see you again. Hope you're doing o.k. With best wishes, Josh.

<3

Thank you

This is love(ly) Josh ... you are so fortunate to still have these precious moments ..

Thank you Jemac. I am indeed fortunate - after a false start and a big mess first. I count my blessings these last years. I wish everyone the same experience.

A most familiar feeling, very well written! The voice of this is so very tender and sweet.

Delanee

Thank you Delanee. I wish everyone a similar experience.

Subtle is this wonderful ink Josh...a wonderful human moment my friend.
Cheers...Harry

Thank you Harry; I'm a lucky person   :))

Thank you Rose for dropping by, and the blessing  :))  All the best for the week ahead.

Wow, This is So Nice :)

Thank you Tami for visiting this way. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Best regards, Josh.

That moment of dreaded gasp, beautifully captured.
Love you too!!!

tankoo