I took some flowers and “crap” magazines to my sister tonight,
She’s sore, but brighter than she was.
She asked me about my date….she’s always hopeful, like a Jewish Moma
And I said it was ok with a smile
And she nodded
“Don’t settle for ok “ she said kindly
“I won’t” I replied
It was a hollow smile
We’re older.. wiser… and so many other things too… settling for OK is not in our futures x Libs X
ReplyDeleteWe’re older.. wiser… and so many other things too… settling for OK is not in our futures x Libs X
ReplyDeleteOK's alright as a start. You'll soon get to know if it's going to become something more than just a friendship. I hope your sister recovers quickly. With you to keep an eye on her, she can't do anything else! xx
ReplyDeleteI know already
DeleteDon’t be so quick…life is short, having a partner is nice.
DeleteSending get well wishes to your sister. I'm sure she loves your visits. Ok is good. It is disaster that ends quickly.
ReplyDeleteGlad your sister is going well -- best wishes to her!
ReplyDeleteAn enigmatic post. But remember there are worse things and situations than OK. And there is nothing and no-one like a big sister who can read you like a book!
ReplyDeleteI hope Ann is soon feeling much better and back to her normal self! X
ReplyDeleteGosh that was a powerful post. Very few words but so much said.
ReplyDeleteYou really can write you know!
Xx
DeleteYou really can!
DeleteAwwww, shoot.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to have friends, too, even if they don't become any more than that :)
ReplyDeleteGood wishes to your sister in her recovery.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you may have gained a new friend but already know it may not lead to the closer relationship you would really love to have again. Hard not to be hopeful in such a situation.
As a Jewish mother, I wish you everything to be just as good as you would like and you deserve the best. And I wish your sister a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeletewise words from your sister, trust your first instincts, you deserve something special, i hope your sister is soon on the mend x
ReplyDeleteNext time you visit your sister, may it be a more solid smile.
ReplyDeleteMy Jewish mama always said, “Don't get your hopes up.”
ReplyDeleteSometimes happy relationships begin with "okay" and then grow into something better than that... but of course, you already knew that.
ReplyDeleteOkay, hmm. You will know it when it is right
ReplyDeleteWhen you know, you know! We weren’t looking and wham, we met and we both knew within hours that it was the real thing. Lasted 35 years until he died. Gigi
ReplyDeleteOk is a good start.
ReplyDeleteRubbish Reading is good when you can't concentrate properly. You are looking after your sister well..as she has done for you xx
Okay is only ok for a very short period of time, you deserve so much more than okay, you have moved on from there. You may not need class, but you do need quality!
ReplyDeleteFrom your previous comments you'd already decided he wasn't The One before you even met him.
ReplyDeleteOh well another one bites the dust.
I hope you'll let him know it's going nowhere, it's unkind to leave people hoping.