The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again
Carry on Tuesday would like us to take all or part of the above quotation from Nicholas Nickleby. I’ve just packed my husband off to UK for five days to do the toast to the Haggis at his daughter’s village Burns Supper. He’s been a nervous wreck since he was invited, so I’m going to play with the quote:
The joy of parting
leads to self-indulgence,
boiled new-laid eggs for tea
and well burned toast.
Bliss.
Writing poetry in bed until lunchtime
without a row.
Bliss.
Watching rubbish television
so loud that I can hear -
Bliss.
An empty house
is much too quiet,
lonely,
so
It will be good to see him back.
A good marriage can survive a separation, thankfully.
A lovely poem, Viv.
I have packed off my household shopping to get on with some work. It is bliss in this house at the moment and I have escaped my son complaining at everything I ask him to try on. I am looking forward to seeing the purchases as I have heard (via mobile phone) that Fraser has persuaded Duncan to buy some new clothes. Sally
I wouldn’t dare let Jock go shopping on his own. He loathes shopping, picks up the first thing that comes to hand – never mind what rubbish it’s made of, never looks at sell by dates, labels or prices. I hope you’re as blissful when they come home!
Nothing like the occasional bit of ‘me time’ !
I always find it hard being alone. We both say there does not seem as much ‘light’ in our lives but it happens a lot because of my husband’s work so we both get to practice whether we like it or not. We much prefer being together and there is an art to living alone.
This is so sweet, Viv!! I love some alone time but I know what you mean it can feel kinda lonely after awhile!
Enjoy your alone time…absolute heaven.
That is such a sweet love poem to Jock. Should you show it to him or keep it for your keepsakes? I don’t know.:)