wrap me up, not in cotton wool
for hard knocks are needed in
my life
wrap me up, not in spiders lace
for it’s binding would
restrict me
wrap me up, not in a season
for I need the chill of winter and
warmth of sun
wrap me up, not in sleeps embrace
for moments would be missed
with eyes closed
wrap me up, not in somber colour
for the brightness I adorn will
lift my spirits
wrap me up, not in the unknown
for I need to learn and
understand
wrap me up, not in armour
for I must feel, cry, laugh
and grieve
wrap me up in arms
that’s all I need
ones that close
and open
copyright JMTacken 1.5.2014
Ramblings From A Mum 
Oh! Yes, those arms must be the support and that is all… Well-penned. And the refrain “wrap me up in arms” gives it a sing-song feel. 🙂
Good afternoon? Anmol. Thank you, I think I had the song ‘wake me up when it’s all over’ going through my head 🙂 appreciated.
Good afternoon. 🙂 Though, the evening arrives soon.
How are you doing?
I just made it then :-). I am ok thank you, just tired still, no matter what sleep I get, but I’m doing ok, as I hope you are.
So long as it wasn’t ‘wake me before you go go’. The repetition works well Jenny, there’s a clear sense of pleading and want in your words, comfort and rest. Well done.
and you had to mention ‘Wam’ lol good grief. Thank you my friend, I am glad you picked up on that, appreciated.
This was sweet! ❤
as are you ~ thank you Jackie and for the life of me I don’t know how to do the heart on my IPad or I would. 🙂
Make a < then 3 and put them together! ❤
❤ now shall it work? I won't be able to tell till I hit post lol, thanks Jack x
Excellent~ thank you! 🙂
wrap me up in love
for that is best
with tender hugs
🙂
*hugssss*
a perfect verse~ thank you gorgeous. Hugssss back x
Lovely… 🙂
I’ve already read thrice before leaving this comment… 🙂
Then I thank you for popping over, reading three times and commenting so kindly 🙂 appreciated.
You’re welcome… 🙂
Unconsciously, I wrapped my arms around me when I read this. Outstanding, Jen. I especially like the last verse. 😀 That’s not to say I discount the rest. I like the lead up to the last verse, the actual ‘goal’.
I am glad you did so thank you darling Tess. Arms that hold and also let go, the best of all. x
Sigh.
The best kind of wrapping there is Jen. Lovely, as ALWAYS.
Thank you darling, love you too ALWAYS x
😀
Yes, yes, yes!!! Beautiful 😀
Good morning sweetheart, thank you so much. Have a beautiful day in your paradise xxx
yeah i dont want armour too think that i can not feel
wrap that love for sure….smiles.
hope you are doing well…
Hello Bri, I’m ok, deliriously tired but ok. Love wrapping beats any paper -smiles
yes, and so beautiful, jen.
Aww thank you precious ❤
That is so beautiful. xxx
Thank you my darling, hope you are well ❤
Plodding along, thank you. 🙂 xx
Good – hugs xx
Lovely poetic expression of how we need to feel, embrace and know about the unknown parts of life to appreciate the good things, too! I liked the use of fabric and texture, too!
Thank you so very much Robin, very sweet of you 🙂 x
Jen, i kept trying to choose my favorite stanza to cite, but each one is a
poem unto itself. there is the wisdom of having lived, in this poem, nicely done
and a nod of admiration to your very efficient 2 minute muse. Love and Hugs to you jen.
Thank you my dear dear friend, one thing we have done is lived. Sometimes my muse works better with a short time line, it seems. Love and hugs back ‘Jack’ ❤
Lovely 🙂
Thank you kindly 🙂
Welcome 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous. Two minutes? What, to read? No, it takes longer as you re-read and work through the layers. And if it took two minutes to write, then I just hate you. 😉
You have me laughing, sorry but yes you have to hate me then 🙂 x