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Affection Not Perfection

She descended the stairs Hair matted sleep in her eyes, Cup of coffee toast and marmalade please she cries, Wearing her baggy cardigan Night dress crumpled with stains, No teeth in her mouth morning breath Reminders of recently blocked drains, To say the least she doesn't look Her very best, There again I'm a little shoddy In my under pants and string vest, How we look in the morning to others we would not share, Our love for each other has no bounds just shows that we care. Love is affection not perfection.

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Heidi Sands

Date: 8/13/2017 7:56:00 AM

So true Roy! What a great poem about the 'acceptance' with love. Great ending...Love is affection not perfection! :)

Roy Pett
Date: 8/13/2017 11:19:00 AM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment on this fun write Heidi, I only see the best in my better half. Thanks again. :))

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/13/2017 7:01:00 AM

Wow! True love indeed:)

Roy Pett
Date: 8/13/2017 11:09:00 AM

Thanks for your kind comment Jo, if we love someone we forgive them for most insignificant things. Thanks again. :))

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 8/13/2017 4:03:00 AM

Haha, so true! Great words for a funny image Roy.

Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 8/13/2017 2:48:00 PM

I read this sat in my coffee stained dressing gown and bed hair with my husband opposite me in a similar state!!!

Roy Pett
Date: 8/13/2017 11:06:00 AM

Thank you so much Elizabeth, so pleased you liked this fun write. :))