Coming up to sapphire

[Sandra Davies]

It’s true, according to a recent and official survey.

Long-marrieds no longer kiss.

And if they do, it’s briefly, merely seconds. 

Totally lacking any passion, of course.

So now, whenever he does, I count to five.

To make sure we’re better than average.

[Gloria]

Like it - passion lives on, so you tell me - Gloria

[Kristine_ES]

right! okay, got it.  remember in the card store they used to have date booklets with the gift list for that particular anniversary? paper, clocks, all the way up to diamond/gold.  sapphire!! wonderful, sandra.

[Jeanette Cheezum]

OMG say it ain't so.... I refuse to let passion die.  This was one of the best you've written, because it speaks to us all.

[Sandra Davies]

@ Kristine - it's a wedding anniversary thing - 45th ( not that I believe such ideas are anything more than a commercial stunt)

And thanks to you all for your comments - so very much appreciated.

[Kristine_ES]

do hickies count at least? 

more importantly though, could you tell me what the title means? i've been thinking on it for some time and i can't seem to pull it together. 

[Michael Brown]

At least you have someone on whom to bestow those few seconds. Me, I'm...

Oh, god, did I just say that out loud???

[Angela]

This says a lot to me about more than just one thing.  Precise and interesting.

Thanks for the tip, Paul.  I'll pass it on to someone I know who needs it.

[Toby Tucker Hecht]

This makes me depressed...

[Travis Smith]

Funny, thoughtful and provoking all at once...excellent.  

[Ron. Lavalette]

I kissed My Beloved Sandra last night for a (comparatively) long moment.  Then she went out into the garage to see if I'd wrecked her car. 

 

Very cool 6.