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Bed How I Love Thee

Bed how I love thee
Let me count the ways ….

Always ready when I am sleepy
And in need to rest my weary bones 
You keep me warm and cosy
Are the best company when l feel alone

You comfort me when I am unwell
Help me to mend and heal
Are there when I need to escape the world,
When life's worries and woes I feel

When nature is raging outside 
You make me feel safe and secure
With my head under the covers
You protect and reassure

I share you with the one who holds my heart
You have watched my child grow
Many tears and much laughter you have heard
Private thoughts and discussions you know

You are a great keeper of my secrets
You know the real me
Supportive, available and inviting 

Bed how I love thee ……

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Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/17/2025 8:47:00 AM

HI Deb, "Bed how I love thee" made me laugh. I share your sentiments. Most worthy of fav ing and I bet your mattress is a soft one. Wonderful rhymes!

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 10:15:00 AM

A fave is such a special thing so thankyou Nancy! I am happy you appreciated my poem and you feel the same about your bed! Beds Rule!!! Haha…..Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 8/13/2025 4:39:00 PM

"You know the real me supportive, available and inviting", My favorite line, Deb. I enjoyed reading your poetry today, my sweet friend. Big hugs, Bill

Deb M
Date: 8/14/2025 1:31:00 PM

Thanks my friend….Debx

Paul Bell

Date: 8/10/2025 9:16:00 AM

Beds should have protective status. Oh, and people shouldn't be allowed to shout, if you don't get out of that bed I'll brain you.

Deb M
Date: 8/14/2025 1:30:00 PM

No they shouldn't Paul! Debx

Anne Winter

Date: 8/9/2025 10:04:00 PM

Dear Deb, such a cosy and comforting poem. I'd love to read this poem before going to bed so I'm going to fav this :)

Deb M
Date: 8/10/2025 12:45:00 AM

I am honoured Anne with your fave….l feel Faves are very special and it always gives my poetry confidence a boost….thankyou my friend! Debx

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/9/2025 12:57:00 PM

A comforting bed and poem. Well written Deb! Enjoy :)

Deb M
Date: 8/10/2025 12:47:00 AM

Thankyou dear Heidi…..much appreciated! Debx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/7/2025 6:22:00 AM

We both are in love with our beds, Deb. It's my Refuge when life gets too much. Love the way you wrote this based on that famous line from the bard. Thank you for sharing and for your visit to my poem. Blessings.

Deb M
Date: 8/10/2025 12:48:00 AM

Our Beds are such a comfort in so many ways…..our Refuge indeed! Thanks Eileen…..Debx

Gail Debole

Date: 8/7/2025 5:04:00 AM

Deb, Lovely thoughts. Nice take on Elizabeth Browning's sonnet. Thanks for sharing. - Wishing you a poetic day, Gail

Deb M
Date: 8/10/2025 12:46:00 AM

Thankyou so much Gail l appreciate your comment….lovely to see you! Debx

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/5/2025 7:34:00 PM

I adore this, the parts about storms, when sleepy which for me is not only nightly but 2pm most days since 30, being unwell, holding the man of your heart, your child cuddling (not your words but where I went) - all resonate so much that I can't believe I never thought to write about it. Maybe because I've moved so much I no longer know which bed I have, from which past life or is it from the time I lived my Mama. EXCELLENT write, loved it ... CayCay

Deb M
Date: 8/10/2025 12:43:00 AM

CayCay you write such warm comments which are just lovely….thankyou l appreciate you! Debx

Lin Lane

Date: 8/5/2025 11:54:00 AM

A safe haven for what ails the body, physically and emotionally, Deb.

Deb M
Date: 8/9/2025 10:20:00 PM

Indeed it is Lin….Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 8/4/2025 9:17:00 PM

Very creative poetry, Deb. It was a fun read with good rhyming. Thanks for a little humor to make our day better, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Deb M
Date: 8/4/2025 10:22:00 PM

You are so welcome my Texan buddy! Debx

Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/4/2025 6:44:00 PM

Such a cozy and heartfelt tribute! I love how you gave voice to something we all rely on but rarely appreciate this deeply. The warmth, comfort, and even the secrets—beautifully expressed.

Deb M
Date: 8/4/2025 10:21:00 PM

Thankyou so much Rowena for your kind words! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/4/2025 4:39:00 PM

creative words, Deb! I appreciate how smoothly you transitioned from bed to words about your husband. A masterpiece and a captivating read. wishing you a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Deb M
Date: 8/4/2025 10:11:00 PM

A masterpiece Wow thats a first for me Sara! Haha…..thankyou so much my friend! Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/4/2025 3:52:00 PM

Someone -- i.e., you -- has finally given the long ignored 'bed' its due. Good for you, Deb. ~ Gershon

Deb M
Date: 8/4/2025 10:07:00 PM

It has been overlooked for years BB…..not now! BEDS RULE!! Thankyou for seeing that my friend! Hehe…..Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 8/4/2025 3:45:00 PM

Happiness is a duvet’s warm embrace…Blimey… That was almost poetic! Actually, I grab ‘me’ time in the very late hours of each day, so while I’m often reluctant to go to my bed…. I’m always reluctant to get out of it!. Enjoyed your creative bedtime story, Deb. Terry

Deb M
Date: 8/4/2025 10:03:00 PM

Cheers Terry….Soupmail! Debx

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/4/2025 3:32:00 PM

Ah, I love my bed too especially when I am tired at the end of a long day. This was very creative Deb, Bed how do I love thee let me count the ways ?

Deb M
Date: 8/4/2025 10:02:00 PM

Thankyou Rose! Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/4/2025 10:57:00 AM

- A bed holds many secrets... and is a comforting warm friend... lovely poem, Deb :) - hugs

Deb M
Date: 8/4/2025 10:02:00 PM

Thankyou sweet Sunshine! Debx