“Hello” she said
saying my name,
looking at me
then lowering her eyes.
She knew I liked her.
I watched her fingers
as she worked away.
She seemed but little
more than a child
exuding a shy sexuality.
“Coffee?” she asked,
in her adult husky voice
I nodded. “And cake?”
Her next question.
She knew the answer
It was a gentle tease
The barrier between us
was not just the counter.
We were both out of reach
of each other.
She wouldn’t tell
her boyfriend.
I wouldn’t tell my wife.
Just an interchange
that made both our lives
more beautiful.
Just an interchange. Just a moment of weakness because great tension or beauty has entered our sphere once more. I don't believe we should ignore that. We're only human.
ReplyDeleteUnresolved tension! C'est la vie.
ReplyDeleteNot sure about secrets, but it certainly makes for a intriguing poem..
ReplyDeleteYou have definitely brought this scene alive with your words. No harm in such an interchange, but I'm with Alan....if it is an innocent pleasant exchange, why hide it?
ReplyDeleteI'm with Alan too... :)
ReplyDeletewow, a moment of flirting and nothing more. I guess I can understand. great concept this week!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the song "Me and Mrs Jones." Those other obligations. Very well written I liked it.
ReplyDeleteWill your wife read this poem? ;)
ReplyDeleteMy Whirl: “Places”
I am so pleased I was never raised in a puritanical culture....Flirting is natural and healthy .Should not be a big deal !
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to interchange this unconditional love, to send/receive the 'hearts' hugs' :)xx
ReplyDeleteI can see the people in this poem, you captured them so clearly.
ReplyDeleteSweet life for the living...
ReplyDeleteWonderful snapshot.
ZQ
"The barrier between us
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A tease, indeed. I guess, such situations are as unavoidable as they are uncomfortable. Beautifully penned. Enjoyed reading it. :)
Lovely moment - fully rendered here - Great! With Best Wishes Scott www.scotthastie.com
ReplyDeleteaha!! flirting and some think it is sexy!!
ReplyDeleteI too agree with Alan, and yet, sometimes an innocent flirtation can really lift the spirits.
ReplyDeleteFlirting are we here? smiles...I loved the lines "The barrier between us
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Have a great week ahead.
A little piece of happiness... isn't it ? its happens with all of us but you've given it a life ..a thriving one.. loved the poem... :-)
ReplyDeleteLove. Well expressed sparkles of joy through human attraction.
ReplyDeleteSome of those exchanges are so delightful! Everyone enjoys feeling special. Love this scene you have so beautifully and wittily crafted :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely moment you've captured here. There's nothing wrong with a little flirtation. It's one of the joys of being alive :)
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