Monday, February 11, 2013

The Mag #155 "Spiced"

Artwork by Joseph Lorusso

Spiced

Bold coffee served hot,
no cream, no sugar, no surprises,

until you embraced me,
ran your hand beneath my skirt

all before 7 a.m.  Tempted me
to toss routine on its head,

your smoldering kiss my caffeine,
our bistro booth forgotten,

Pumpkin Spice a tease upon my lips
as you winked, walked away.

Tonight, dessert will certainly be served
but this time, I'll provide the seasoning.

by Margaret Bednar, February 11, 2013


This is for The Mag #155.  Tess Kincaid provides the weekly photograph, the poetry and prose is up to us.  Please click on the link and enjoy the other poetic renderings.

Also linked with Imaginary Garden with Real Toad's Open Link Monday.

20 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

and they dance... :)

Susan said...

"Spiced" is apt for the storytelling elements in this picture, including its colors. Coffee is just coffee until two cups are ignored in anticipation of meeting later.

Jim said...

"until" is a big word here, Maragaret. I love the poem and was waiting, watching, ...

You left hope but left me that way. Just lovely writing. Thank you.
..

J Cosmo Newbery said...

Saucy. Sultry. Leaves us waiting for 2nd course.

Ginnie Hart said...

HA! Why do I always think your poems are autobiograophical. I love it! :)

Margaret said...

No this is not an autobiography. Ha But I'm willing to make it suggestive! ;P

Brian Miller said...

all before 7 am eh...smiles...sometimes a little change up of routine is just what we need smiles...fun piece margaret....

Silent Otto said...

May all your waiters be tbis good at their job !

Scarlet said...

Love the title and the early morning fun ~ Smiles ~

Kerry O'Connor said...

Your choice to write in couplets was perfect for the image and your theme.

izzy said...

Love the wink and walked away!
Good one- something like that- quick and 'spicy' as you say; would catch my attention better than long and smouldery-

Ginny Brannan said...

"...your smoldering kiss my caffeine"

Now THAT is some wake up call!! Hot & spicy and nicely captured, Margaret!

Helen said...

Margaret, this is thoroughly delightful! Pumpkin spice, yum.

Vagabonde said...

I went back to read your translation into French of the Pentameter iambic. It made a lot of sense to me and it was very good.

This last poem goes well with the painting, which looks to have a French style to me – well, the painting but also the poem – a little naughty….Cela a du piquant!

Amrit Sinha said...

The dessert seems to be promising !!!

Susan Anderson said...

That's going to be some dessert, I think!

=)

Susie Clevenger said...

My my...steamy. Love it!

Jinksy said...

Promises, promises! Saucy...

hyperCRYPTICal said...

What a wonderful way to start a day...and then the promise of dessert...

Anna :o]

Judy Roney said...

Wow! Hot, hot, hot!