Concrete Signs of Affection

a kiss a touch an invitation a warm embrace a concrete gesture a kind word a letter a gift a card a note a call you and me x x x x x x x x xx x x xx x xx xx x xx xx x xx xx xx xx xx x xx xx x xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xxxx I love that you don’t wait for a special occasion to show your tenderness and affection you are generous with your time you give of yourself without restraint your smile and laughter are contagious you’re always thoughtful and considerate you’re truly genuine and kindhearted Thank you for the lovely bouquet I lucked out when I married you, my darling, I love you AP: Honorable Mention 2021 Submitted on December 9, 2020 for contest MOST ORIGINAL by JULIET LIGON on April 4, 2020 for contest STRAND POETRY PICK 1 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND and April 2, 2018 for SOMETHING CONCRETE CONTEST sponsored by MAUREEN McGREAVY