Short Tapas Poems

nibblies by the sea
bottomless glass of wine
tapas in spain



posted on August 9, 2018...

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a tapas interval

tiny portions to while away the time

of stressful day





8/1/2015...

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Olive and anchovy bites
empanadillas
chicharrones and spiced clam
seafood paella
tortillas and herbs
rioja
Best !...

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Beijos, Abraços e Beijos

A criatividade é como se vê em certos filmes,
exige abraços e beijos,
exige mais,
exige ser acariciada a cada instante.

Ninguém pode 
dar um tapa na criatividade
quanto mais, 
continuar dando tapas;
se continuar;
a criatividade vai fugir 
e encontrar um novo cafetão....

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(and now the ship moved on....)
She took us like a valiant steed,
from coast 
to islands free,
where Tongan tapas decked the halls,
of South Pacific glee,
Marquesas, atolls, 
reefs and pearls,
far away lands
grass skirts, dancing girls!
(and now the ship moved on.....)
The dream fulfilled,
we headed back,
her wooden body held wind slack.
We heard her fate,
she sank one day,
that boat was old, she had her way....
(and now the ship moved on)...

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greeted by
the owner

the owner
is the waiter

the chef is
the owner's

wife welcoming
us as if family

one of four
tables to

fill the
frame

begins a
pitcher

filled
red but

with fruit
then next

two glasses to 
be drunk from

for as the
order is being

made as is
added shadows

of a simple
tapas plate

proudly served
happily received

the sangria
agrees with

my company
my Musa

as we finish
our meal with

an order of
chocolate

mousse...

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