Untouched

I sit with cappuccino and book
wondering how things are with you .
mind wandering,
eyes veiled with thought
fingers a’fidget ..
spoon tween my fingers
showing a strange view on life,
glinting in the soft light reversal of
how it is ..

spoon strokes the milk froth cloud
streaked with chocolate dust,
foil wrapped mint,  waiting ..
I lower my lips then ..
tongue the sweetness long 'n lovingly .. 
my book groans,
lonely 'tween its covers
title chosen in haste
like many of my indiscretions ..

minutes hiccup my alarm clock's face
dusty with laziness,  glass
tinged by a once blushing rose
week cut from my garden -
proud 'pon its stem,
a thorn feels the final petal fall 
to lie lonely on polished teak table,
where my diary lies,  
unopened, untouched ..
like me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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March 29, 2017 at 7:00 AM
This was absolutely beautiful and enchanting. There is a softness to your words and phrasing that conjures scenes of a new day, a spring day filled with thoughts and ponderings of another, though still gazing upon the now and what is to come. I really enjoyed this poem. That diary may lie unopened but it seems you have allowed us a peek into your world. Really nice.
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February 10, 2018 at 4:14 PM
Seems my manners went to the wall - I didn't thank you for such a kind review. Loneliness nudges words, words can make things better. Tis life, tis language. Thank you, Chris, somewhat belatedly.
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March 28, 2017 at 10:05 PM
A very descriptive write, Emma! Great imagery! I enjoyed it. Blessings, Kim
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February 10, 2018 at 4:15 PM
Hopefully you'll forgive my very late thank you. Will reciprocate.. right now.
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