Sunflower

Snuggled up close on a sofa for three
Until September on our TV
Nibbling Thornton’s and sipping champagne
Feet playing footsie on seat three again
Lost in the warmth of each other’s embrace
Only together is our proper place
We chat about when you and I became We
Each year another anniversary 
Reminds me how lucky one old man can be



20 May 2021
Contest: Sunflower
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudhury
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Kauffman Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 12:10 PM
Lucky and grateful Terry. Happy anniversary whenever that may be. Congratulations on your witty and romantic anniversary acrostic.
Flood Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 2:43 PM
Thanks Sam. Glad you enjoyed. Terry
Goldsmith Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Congratulations on your win. I love your line, "Reminds me how lucky one old man can be."' You sound very blessed to me. Have a blessed day.................
Flood Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 11:31 AM
Thanks Paula. If we’re as old as we feel, I’m about 27. My birth certificate is lies, all lies. Terry
Buehler Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations on you win, with this lovely poem capturing cherished moments, Terry. Nicely written! :) Evelyn
Flood Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Thanks Evelyn. Terry
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June 1, 2021 at 8:54 AM
Congratulations on your win. It's a beautiful poem ~ Mala
Flood Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 11:33 AM
Thanks Mala, and thanks for the placement. Terry
Alex Avatar
May 31, 2021 at 11:43 PM
Congratulations!
Flood Avatar
June 1, 2021 at 12:56 AM
Thanks Christuraj
Hankins Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 9:55 AM
So sweet, Terry. Quiet evenings like this one are certainly to be relished and appreciated. For some they are so rare!
Flood Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 11:12 AM
Thanks Milt. I worked my way through about four movies before settling on ‘Until September’. Two of those movies fitted perfectly... until I realised they didn’t begin with ‘U’. Duh! Terry
Turner Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 6:16 AM
I kept waiting for the punchline but this one isn't funny. Life is good until it ain't! Nicely done Terry. Good luck.
Flood Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 6:46 AM
I’m never too sure about my ‘serious’ poems. Often, they’re met with a wall of silence and I presume I missed the spot. Sometimes I leave well alone and sometimes I delete them. Sorry I deprived you of a punchline... I’ll see what I can do. Thanks Daniel. Terry
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May 20, 2021 at 5:36 AM
Very romantic Terry, you're right though, we have to count our blessings sometimes. Hope you're well and good luck. Tom
Flood Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 6:41 AM
Er, Tom... you could have at least argued the ‘old man’ bit. I’m only 21 and some months (about 480 of them) ;-) Terry
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