hahaha, time and patience, Maria, but it was an attraction at first sight,

 

but yes, it takes longer to get beneath the surface, and... well worth the time and effort, Zy

Mrs Deezee did desire

a partner to withstand,

to be there ~ in fortitude

and stir with a manful 'hand'.

 

 

lol... thanks, Philip, Zy

Love this, Zy ....you are so lucky that the bricks and ivy hold together ....sadly, not always the way

I like the blend of the metaphors, Zy. Most apt, I think.

 

Gordon