My Tom

Written in 2008 edited 2013

I first met my man, through a friend.

I could not stay long,

but I took special notice of him

and leaving almost, felt wrong.

The next few times i saw my man,

I especially liked his smile.

It melted my heart, I was his fan,

gave him my number, hoping he'd dial.

I saw him a few more times,

usually at the home of my friend.

I felt some positive signs;

the kind a man and woman send.

He isn't real flashy, "look at me",

that I would abhor!

He is calm and steady

and that, I do adore!

One night, a group of us were at my place

and I tried like hell to hide it,

but I couldn't keep my eyes off his face,

I could not be still, I could not sit!

I wanted to be by his side

and, so unlike me,

approached him, smiling wide

and asked, "Is this seat free?"

It felt like-this is where I belong

and he seemed to feel that, too.

What feels so right, can't be wrong

and from that night, our love grew.

He has a tender heart and a loving soul

and he's intelligent, too.

The sound of his voice warms my heart,

he colors my world with a beautiful hue.

My Tom hugs me, oh, just right,

he has such a gentle touch.

His kisses are absolutely out of sight

and I love him, so, so much. 

 

 

 

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Reviews

[Craig2591]

Very nice and enjoyable poem in a simple pleasures kind of way.

[Maxine]

This made me laugh a little toward the end, it was so darling and sweet. It felt like the perfect love story that your mother or grandmother would tell you of their first love and then point across the room at the same man they've loved their entire life. Charming is really the only word I can think of :) Thank-you so much for sharing with us!

[carol burgess romance]

Great story on how you met your man...well written

[Frieda P]

Simple sentimentality that tells a loving story...nice read Barbara.

[s y e]

"My Tom hugs me, oh, just right,
he has such a gentle touch.
His kisses are absolutely out of sight
and I love him, so, so much. "

This was so cute and sweet! It's a lovely, loving tribute to the love of your life, B! I love it. It was full of love and cuteness, ha. Amazing.

~ Noodle.

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem for love. Tom was lucky too. When a kind woman come to you and offer love. It is a good day. I enjoyed the story and the happy ending in the poem. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you for the kind review!

[justjenn_2u]

Very sentimental. I hope this is a love to last forever. I am sure Tom would love to read this one. : )

[lori c]

aaaaaawwww, such a sweet tribute to the love of your life. "he hugs me oh just right" that one line says it all. ;)