Single

I don’t want worship, I just want love,
praise can be spent on the one above,
a soothing gesture, a calming touch,
Really now, I don’t want too much,
soft skin smooth on a silken sheet,
wicked grin on home return greet,
opinions given, not rancor debate,
good support when too much on plate,
walks on beach, time in hammock swing,
loyalty that’s a granite-like thing,
someone who dances, sings, and reads,
who’ll watch a movie where no one bleeds,
but right now it’s too hard to mingle,
so for a while I’ll just stay single.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Sietesantos Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 4:34 PM
Beautiful, Jim! I think this is simply what most normal folks want - nothing dramatic with unnecessary embellishments - just plain love, friendship, and companionship. Well done!
Jackson Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 12:50 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem. Perfect. Best wishes Linda x
Tidd Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 1:06 PM
Thank you kindly.
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