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Be Mine

A touch of smooth ivory, brought laughter to your eyes.
That familiar gazing giggle that creates such a mess,
no truth fortelling nor desiring ever to confess..
bristled in numb hands wrought in unquieted disguise.

Is it too much that I ask? a few fresh ground beans,
shouted impatiently at the empty vessel.
The smell of coffee chiding me as I wrestle..
empty cup bask'd in dream; of one sugar, one cream.

Could you see me turning red with every turn that flaunted,
did guilty pleasure spread, leaving with little other choice.
Or was it embarrassment heard in that admiring voice.
A valentine chore done just for you was all I wanted.

'Oh honey let me help you', whispered into my flushed cheek.
I don't hold a candle to you dear, a truth clear to see..
As you drew near I heard two soft kind lips say,
'My love you're turning the handle the wrong way'.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 4:38 AM
This is so delightful Richard. I love the way you couple your poems with music and in this romantic tune I was really feeling Valentine’s Day love. Thank you my friend. The humor made me smile. Blessings xxoo
Romios Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 11:44 AM
Really liked this, you creative, warm soul, you! Panagiota
Dietrich Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 1:13 PM
An enjoyable poem you wrote. So sweet, Richard!
Ligon Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 11:01 PM
I enjoyed your sweet valentine poem. It flows very nicely and the end had an playful twist.
Horsman Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 10:19 PM
A kindly gesture, and all that you witness before creates this wonderful poetry...Love it Richard.
Sands Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 6:37 AM
I enjoyed reading this sweet poem Richard. It has a special simplicity in the moments written about. :)
Roper Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 10:44 PM
Love the last line.. Something I wouldn't realize I would be doing turning it the wrong way. Hugs Eve
Buehler Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 8:03 PM
I'm a real coffee lover, and I enjoyed this so much, Richard. It was 'heart' warming. :=)
Downing  Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 3:29 PM
Oh my! What a romantic time :)
Rose  Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 3:18 PM
So very romantic soft and inviting.
Fowler Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 7:04 AM
Sweet befuddled barista, such love. Lovely write Richard. :) Linda
Theraven Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 8:31 AM
Linda, Thanks for commenting, I think this is why there are so many Starbucks. Happy Valentine's Day Linda. -Richard
Buhagiar Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 9:53 PM
I can cook, ad to. When you lose a wife, you just have to do what is necessary. ~~
Theraven Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 8:26 AM
Victor, True to reality. Valentine, a priest of Rome. Emperor Claudius II decided single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage. Valentine defied Claudius and performed marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine was discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Others say Saint Valentine of Terni, a bishop, was the true namesake. -R
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 8:11 PM
This one reminded me of my husband. He can make coffee but nothing beyond that and I don't like coffee. He wouldn't even dream of surprising me with cooking. He simply doesn't know. Enjoyed reading, wife knows husband cannot do, will come to see. In case this is true, you should learn. It helps. Take care Rama
Theraven Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 7:33 AM
Rama, Thank you for this comment. A lucky husband he is to have you for a wife. Cooking, dreaming, and writing poetry an added wonderful feature. Happy Valentine's Day. -Richard
Pandit Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 4:01 PM
Nothing like a sweet voice of love coming to your rescue. Much we can't do without their tender touch. I see the heart in coffee cup in your photo --that you evoked in your poem, Richard.
Theraven Avatar
February 14, 2021 at 7:26 AM
Viijay, Thank you for reading this and commenting. A thing I have less time for unfortunately. Happy Valentine's Day too. -Richard
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