am I gripping the reader ..

Much truth in this. I guess subjective interest by the reader is quite often masked under the front-cover of 'objective assessment'.

I'm on to you, Darty !

Indeed, Dartford.  ( sorry, Paul wasn't alliterative enough! )

Indeed you are
gripping...
those of us who ride the same wave
don't stop...now
that you're just warmed up

hugs... Ely

short n sweet.. sweeter if more could be seen of your pen! ;)

Dear P,

So very true. Well said. H🌷