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roasted figs and goat cheese can be as good as chocolate cake.
rose tea replaced double shot cappuccinos. we were taking pictures with our cellphones. the light was low. i wasn't happy with the shape of my face. it's asymmetrical. just like my poems.
diamond dust reflected off the skin of my arms. you picked up brochures and studied them, planning our next date.
the waiters argued over whether to serve tea latte formally on a tray or casual-like. we talked about the architecture of the building, discussed the decor, had some more tea and left.
it was the best birthday in years.
ii
our cups were off center and different sizes.
kind of like us.
they made an interesting pair.
Author notes
we hung around another place, pretending to study the menu, listening to live jazz.
I felt lush. it wasn't the argyle diamond cream.
a diary entry prose poem.
AP name: oldtinroof
A contest entry
- underground. (LOTS OF OPTIONS!) by brandy..
550 points, ended December 12, 2008, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I can never get enough of your work! I loved (i)
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"i wasn't happy with the shape of my face."
I love this. All of this.
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I love this 'slice of life' piece.. the last lines of each vignette are so endearing.
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This has a lovely feel to it. I love the way you use everyday situations as a 'backdrop' to your work.
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