A Penny For Your Thoughts

As I toss a silver coin into the mango contoured fountain, a lilac laden tone
that reeks of flower garden ether archly probes.
“What somersaults bewitch those forehead rivulets when synchronising waves of rhythmic thought?”
Psychic or clairvoyant
on this steamy summer’s day probing quizzically behind her crystal shades.
She really looked quite stunning in her black ink forest hat, and the green leek blouse that flopped upon an indigo blue denim skirt so worthy of those flash iconic catwalks.
Apple blossom cheeks and almond blushes rounding off the very essence of a bubbly new age sprite.
“What unfolds on expressions or the batting of an eyelid can reveal what’s beyond the sharpest mirror, pool or light.”
I meekly chimed in prim delay.
Our thoughts can often harvest dreamt-up pearls, ooze sweat from figment pores, while those inner sensors squeeze a harassed brain set to exude some magic flight bound lantern gem.
Fortunes can be made from noon day musing if one  scratches deep enough on mystic brows.
Without an inkling or a cautionary whisper this daughter of dimensions from the eeriest beyond, phantom, spook, mirage, dropped out of sight.
A spotted pale blue purse is all that’s left from where I stood of this early bird ephemeral encounter.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kendrick Avatar
November 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Very descriptive and expressive lines penned in this one. I don't think I would like a leek blouse even though it is only a color. LOL..The color green would bring out my eyes though. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Hmm it sounds ghostly but in a pleasant way. I loved your description of her and her clothing. Black ink Forest hat sounded so cool.
Smith Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 11:48 PM
I am sure a passing leprechaun would be tempted to stop and listen, only to be hypnotised into giving up the location of his\her pot of gold. In the absence of a pot of gold of my own I can only give an encouraging nod to a well crafted effort that flows like a river of gold. Best regards David in NZ
Kerr Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 1:35 AM
Thanks for your review and words of encouragement. Howard
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