Afternoon Delights
My #18 for National Poetry Month
i opened a box of crackers this morning
its packaging promising
an enchanted evening
or morning
or some such.
i am a sucker for the promise.
it always makes me buy two
one for now,
promise untasted,
one for later
once i know what i've got.
slathered them each with soft brie
coffee next to the morning paper
i am a sucker for that too
i watched brie swim over the edges
it was a shame to lose the cheese
but the sun was moving on
birds and squirrels are suckers
for melted brie and crackers.
by evening, they sleep
bellies rounded.
© 2017 Audrey Howitt
Comments
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Hi Rasma! Thank you!!
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Hi Mike--so nice of you!! Thank you!
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Hi Jamie--I like the slice of life pieces--
Most delightful and could just picture the scene.
Hi Audrey - What a pleasant piece of art.
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Thank you Rachel!
LOL I thought that was cute how you fed the birds part of your breakfast. I do the same thing. The birds in my area always get some of my food. I enjoyed your poem and love the pictures.
Blessings to you
Since you say that you are getting better, then I have to agree. Remember, I did not say it first. (chuckle)
A very intelligent piece.
This poem made me feel comfortable and warm. A small slice of life (and Brie) full of humanity. Jamie
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Hi Lori! Thank you for your kind words!
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One of my favorite pastimes as well Ruby--Thank you!
Aha, my favorite pastime is feeding my birds, and my morning coffee is a must. Love this!
Loved this. I could taste everything.
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I thought about that Bill--not wedded to this title yet--but on this system you have to input your title first--and then write your poem--I work the other way around all the time--so thinking up a title before the piece is completed is always messy for me--sigh
The Starlight Vocal Band, I believe, sang "Afternoon Delight"...just an FYI :)
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