Afternoon Delights

Audrey is a poet, classical singer and voice teacher, recovering attorney and licensed psychotherapist.

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

Audrey Howitt (author) from California on April 24, 2019:

To you as well Rachel!

Audrey Howitt (author) from California on April 24, 2019:

Thank you manatita!

Audrey Howitt (author) from California on May 18, 2017:

Hi Rasma! Thank you!!

Audrey Howitt (author) from California on May 18, 2017:

Hi Mike--so nice of you!! Thank you!

Audrey Howitt (author) from California on May 02, 2017:

Hi Jamie--I like the slice of life pieces--

Gypsy Rose Lee from Daytona Beach, Florida on April 29, 2017:

Most delightful and could just picture the scene.

mckbirdbks from Emerald Wells, Just off the crossroads,Texas on April 23, 2017:

Hi Audrey - What a pleasant piece of art.

Audrey Howitt (author) from California on April 19, 2017:

Thank you Rachel!

Rachel L Alba from Every Day Cooking and Baking on April 19, 2017:

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

manatita44 from london on April 19, 2017:

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.

Jamie Lee Hamann from Reno NV on April 19, 2017:

This poem made me feel comfortable and warm. A small slice of life (and Brie) full of humanity. Jamie

Audrey Howitt (author) from California on April 18, 2017:

Hi Lori! Thank you for your kind words!

Audrey Howitt (author) from California on April 18, 2017:

One of my favorite pastimes as well Ruby--Thank you!

Ruby Jean Richert from Southern Illinois on April 18, 2017:

Aha, my favorite pastime is feeding my birds, and my morning coffee is a must. Love this!

Lori Colbo from United States on April 18, 2017:

Loved this. I could taste everything.

Audrey Howitt (author) from California on April 18, 2017:

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

Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on April 18, 2017:

The Starlight Vocal Band, I believe, sang "Afternoon Delight"...just an FYI :)