One Hour Together

Cherry

By D G Moody

Wed, 03 Apr 2024
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One Hour Together

You, reading and me writing, 
Together on the couch.
I look up – and you are there,
In that moment – all there is,
No need for more.

                       
                                                                  © D G Moody 2024

(Image, detail from Woman reading in the reeds by Eduard Vuillard Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

That really seems to catch something preciously, Dougie. Companionship, at ease with each other. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Thank you Rhiannon; and yes, you are so right, love is manifested in companionship and sharing.                   Dougie

            

 

Dougie Moody

Submitted by memphis on

And really, that's what it's all about and vice versa, why we are all here. You're reading my writing. I'm writing you're reading. And vice versa. If I can say it that way, Lol...

William E Alexander

Submitted by D G Moody on

Thanks William. I guess I'm still fortunate in having a relationship that rests so much on sharing.                     Dougie

Dougie Moody

Submitted by D G Moody on

Thanks dear editors for the Cherries - always much appreciated.

Dougie Moody

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Dougie,

this is such a comforting poem reminding me of how special life can be, when sharing time with a loved one.

Significant and uplifting.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Thanks Jenny. A modest little poem that I had in draft, then I thought a word or two changed and it will fit the IP. 

Dougie Moody

Submitted by Tom Brown on

I don't really understand most of it but I can think of better things to do on a couch. Oh hang on, it's about a psychologist Hey?

Keep well, all the best! Tom

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Thanks Tom. Well, I suppose it could be, but it is just what it says, one hour together.

Keep well....Dougie

Dougie Moody

Submitted by marandina on

Living in the present moment is a popular construct of mindfulness. There's a lot to be said for Zen Buddhism and appreciating life without necessarily looking back or forward. You capture that here so well in just a few words. Nicely done, Dougie.

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Thank you Paul. I was a Buddhist monk for some years, and midfulness is a key practice if done without self. I began in the Tibetan tradition and finished in the Therevada tradition.

Dougie Moody

Submitted by Nolan on

The bliss of married life & the institution of holy monotony.

Peace & Nolan

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Holy Monotony!!!  Well, maybe sometimes, but that's part of the deal; anyway, thanks for the comment Nolan.

Dougie Moody