Reality's Bubbly

Paused on the veranda
  for a poetic tête-à-tête,
we sipped vintage wine
  and spoke of days gone hither
      when we were much greener,
recollect being impulsively dramatic mid
   rehearsals for what was to transpire,
  tripping the nimbly light 
     and guzzling cheap beer into
      the wee hours of night's obscurity,
wiser and older, yet still imagining 
        one day we'll conquer the world,
resigned to this present moment
     we comfortably reminisce,
               betwixt the fermented
                        sputtering fizzle of reality
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 7:05 PM
Yeah, we use to pop the top too, Paloma. You captured the essence of my youth w/vibrancy and enlightenment. Kudos for a job expertly done. When in need of a poetic pro, just call you, eh. Love this poem though. Love and blessings to you.
Flats Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 11:22 PM
oh now, this is exquisitely fun!
Lamoureux Avatar
October 8, 2016 at 7:20 PM
This piece tickles the tongue, some great word choices.
P  Avatar
October 8, 2016 at 7:27 PM
Thanks, happy to tickle your tongue any day.
DiMino Avatar
October 8, 2016 at 10:52 AM
As a wise man once said, "Youth is wasted on the young.":) Excellent writing!
P  Avatar
October 8, 2016 at 11:10 AM
Was that you? ;) I'm just beginning to realize that sad fact of life. Merci!
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