Monday, the smell of dark roasted coffee,
And the sweet taste of a crunchy toffee,
Tuesday, the smell of hot chamomile tea,
And the taste of focaccia and brie,
Wednesday, the smell of a cold, angry lime,
And the sour taste of lemonade with thyme,
Thursday, the smell of a cinnamon roll,
And the taste that feels so good for my soul,
Friday, the smell of forest and pine trees,
And the taste of jam and aged blue cheese,
Saturday, the smell of ripe raspberries,
And the taste of dry, sour, red cranberries,
Sunday, the smell of freshly cut wet dill,
And the taste of potatoes on the grill.
Tea kettle steam and curtseys greet queenly company.
"Quaint" dainty danishes are dazzlingly displayed
with quintessential utensils and dishes.
Stenciled place cards display exclusive names.
Respective guests, formally dressed, rest with "poise."
Facing "platinum" plates gently lie on lace doilies.
Coral lilies bloom "perfume" from a porcelain vase.
Imagination's "quay" traces Teacup Bay, where
a sea of swooshing scents blend to perfection.
Sinatra's croons fuse with light conversation.
Earl Grey's bergamot flavor warrants accolades.
Spiced chai indulgence compliments petite cream puffs.
Honey hibiscus kissed lips sink in to sandwich quarters:
glazed turkey focaccia perked with endive and feta,
and roast beef ciabatta pleased with provolone cheese.
Tuna cucumber rolls are wrapped like sacred scrolls.
Bakery scones, cupcakes, and biscuits await.
I "quiver" to consider the "quandary" of
treat possibilities, all within reach.
My jesting "penance" for perfection
is to sample three of each.
Mind Your P's and Q's Contest words used:
Penance Poise Perfume Platinum
Quay Quiver Quandary Quaint
Sponsor: Michelle Faulkner
2/9/2021
I fled the kiln
of the house
where ceramic floors
bake like focaccia bread.
My haven is a bench
in the shade of an oak,
praying for a breeze.
A bevy of bees hover
over blushing jasmine
and scarlet lilies,
dousing me with honey
in July's sticky air
as my finger
culls a drowned earwig
from my glass of iced tea.
An olive focaccia
Fried savour slice
An onion frittata
Cheddar soda bread
Granny's bread pudding
Cornish cream
Nice!
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