Name It!

Doggerel Dave

The two week festive season was enjoyed -

Same company for the last twenty years.

She and I have a relationship based

On truth trust and (mostly) tranquility.

 

I should try the word - call it...Love…

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  • sorenbarrett

    Life as usual in a normal relationship that lasts that long. Good write my friend

    • Doggerel Dave

      Thanks Soren. This is a one off, I shall not bring my private life to the table again.

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome Dave. Sometimes we all need to reveal a part of ourselves, I wouldn't rule it out for all of the future my friend.

      • Cheeky Missy

        You most definitely should, you rascal! La, this is a beauty. Now I'm excited for you two. Thank you for sharing!

        • Doggerel Dave

          Rascal! Rascal? Words fail me!
          However I do feel validated by your unconditional support, Missy. Many thanks.

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Dave, this poem understands that love doesn’t always announce itself. It grows in time, in truth, in tranquility, until one day the word finally fits. A gentle, sincere piece that lands just right. Happy New Year, my friend.πŸŒΉπŸ–€πŸ™πŸ•―οΈπŸ¦β€β¬›

          • Doggerel Dave

            Thanks Tristan I was certain I could rely on you for the right amount of empathy, and for that I am totally grateful.
            Happy New Year for you too.

            • Doggerel Dave

              You summed up my mood/feeling so very neatly Tristan.

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                You are most welcome, dear friend!

              • Goldfinch60

                Love reigns in all relationships Dave, just tell her as I do every day to my Mary.

                Andy

                • Doggerel Dave

                  There are many modes of communication, Andy... Thanks for the read and call.

                • orchidee

                  Good write D. You can name me Sir Orchi NS, Esq, VC, MBE, OBE, KC, BBC, ITV, etc. An old 'Carry on' joke, that is!

                  • Doggerel Dave

                    Woz it carried off in a box?

                    • orchidee

                      Yes, a very old joke. But they can call me Sir and kiss my boots. I insist on it! lol.

                    • Paul Bell

                      How can we love our football team openly but struggle with the girl.
                      A girl that shares tranquillity is a definite stayer.

                      • Doggerel Dave

                        Abuse of the word 'love' - something I've ranted about on several occasions here....
                        Tranquility? Pls note 'mostly'. Healthy relationship, healthy exchange of views occasionally. Doesn't threaten solid 20+ years.

                      • arqios

                        Seems rightly so! πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸ»

                      • Neville


                        Sounds about write and fits perfectly .. πŸ–€πŸ§πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸ¦β€β¬›πŸ‘

                        • Doggerel Dave

                          I feel relaxed and cool right now (forget the heatwave).

                        • Thomas W Case

                          Dave, there’s something powerful in how restrained this is. Long love, earned trust, and no fireworks needed. That last line lands softly but stays with you. Honest and true.

                          • Doggerel Dave

                            More thanks than I can say, Thomas. Glad it landed that way.

                          • NafisaSB

                            20 years and more - and that too with tranquillity and trust - it's amazing and I wish you 20 more of the same...your partner is one lucky lady for sure...
                            Wishing more peaceful interaction in 2026 and thereafter too...

                            • Doggerel Dave

                              Won't get another twenty, but I understand the kindness embodied in such a wish.
                              PS: It's me that is the lucky one.
                              You look after yourselves.

                              • NafisaSB

                                thanks, we do, and we will; wishing you both a long life in good health - take care



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