The first thing I’ve written in an absolute age and a half

Closer

“I love you, Tim.” she said,
And I pulled her closer to me.
That night,
It was impossible to tell
Where I ended and she began.
It was just as hard to tell
Where the sex stopped and the tears started.

God was there, and
Understanding,
Wept too.

3 Responses to “The first thing I’ve written in an absolute age and a half”

  1. ChaosInOrder Says:

    Tim, this a beautiful example of why we write. Despite the fact that all the stories have been told a brazillion times, that story had never before been told by Tim Hardy. You told it beautifully.

  2. Timbo Says:

    Thank you.

    In answer to your suggestion - it’s not particularly autobiographical, but a kind of accumulation of stuff building up for a number of years.

    I plan to listen to your radio show tomorrow afternoon, once I get back from the dentist.

  3. Zahnarzt in Kevelaer Says:

    I wish getting over a broken heart can be so easy as following a few steps.. but its not…

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