Of course I am

Tom C Dylan

Are you coming with me

to the appointment?

she asks.

As if I'd leave her

to go on her own.

I squeeze her hand.

Of course I am.

 

Am I worried about her

how she's feeling

about everything

how she's sleeping?

Of course I am.

 

What about you?

she says,

turning to face me.

Are you okay?

I give her my most

optimistic and

upbeat smile,

and tell the biggest lie.

Of course I am.

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Comments6

  • Accidental Poet

    Are any of us really ok? Well penned Tom. 😁👍

    • Tom C Dylan

      Thanks, AP. Appreciated. 🙂

    • orchidee

      A fine write Tom.

      • Tom C Dylan

        Thanks, Orchi. Appreciated.

      • Doggerel Dave

        A gem, Tom. There's something so simple, plain and absolutely truthful about this. I've seen it many times in the faces of partners such as you in in this piece.

        • Tom C Dylan

          Thanks a lot, Dave. Really appreciated.

        • Thomas W Case

          Tremendous work. Powerful.

          • Tom C Dylan

            Thanks, Thomas. Really appreciated your comments.

          • Bragee

            Great work!
            Captures a feeling that many can relate to! The strong being strong for the strong.

            • Tom C Dylan

              That is exactly it. Thanks a lot for your comments.

            • Teddy.15

              So very well described the aching of being not fine but smiling and saying yes regardless, and for a women going through something important and in some cases terrifying to ask just shows to me anyway, Soulmate this has so many layers of emotion and lessons for us all. Kudos 🌹

              • Tom C Dylan

                Thanks so much, Teddy. Really appreciated.



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