A small space in the day,
a small space in my town,
for a Cappuccino mug
and Spanakopita slice.
As soon as I sit down –
outdoor table, with a view
of big fluffy clouds like ice-creams
and gently wavering trees –
the bikers roar past, black and shining,
helmeted like Darth Vader.
#awakeaugust day 7
Also for the current Flash-55 Plus! at 'imaginary garden with real toads' – 55 words plus the idea of 'lacuna': a cavity or space. (I've interpreted that as time out, rather than the real meaning of something missing.)
Time out is needful, and rare, in the rush of the day. You capture the need and fleeting moment very well.
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your table space
In wish I had a Spanakopita right now. Haven't been to a Greek restaurant for a long time. Our Saturday Morning TV food lady was making a really nice Greek salad. I learned, "No lettuce goes into a Greek salad ". I do have a box of feta cheese for my crackers.
Now (tomorrow) I will look for a Spanakopita recipe.
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Oops, should be "... salad." Sorry.
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This has a great pacing, Rosemary--and a feel of serenity and plenty.
ReplyDeleteI love the way a relaxing scene is gently described, and then interrupted with the hysterical, almost kitschy, pop culture reference at the end. It's a wonderful metaphor for the crazy that is life.
ReplyDeleteLove the images. Darth Vader and ice cream is just delicious.
ReplyDeleteSome like the loud roar of the bikes, not for me, and not for the kitties....we like it quiet, with our coffee.
ReplyDeleteI love the Darth Vader helmet!
ReplyDeleteWe recently experienced a marathon three day bike race that ended on our smallish downtown streets. An Australian won!! As he crossed the finish line, the ice cream cone I had held so tightly tumbled to the ground .. your poem brought it all back.
ReplyDeleteYou do set the scene and address the moment very well here and provide lots of description! Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteAh, sweet. Thanks. k.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely spaced out, Rosemary! Good use of the prompt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful scene, time for oneself to think, observe..just be.
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