a lazy afternoon, summertime starting to bloom
a picnic basket holds down a checkered blanket
on the overgrown grass, shaded by an equally
overgrown oak tree. a middle-aged woman can
usually be seen complaining about the maintenance
somewhere on the grounds. a slight breeze
blows by, leaving the leaves and weaker branches
to sway in the air, almost suspended in
movement for a few seconds each way. an attractive
young couple opens the basket hungrily, to
reveal sandwiches, fruits, and a bottle of champagne.
the same middle-aged woman will pause her
complaining to lecture the couple on their
drinking in public, but they will laugh it off. they
pretend to stow the bottle away in the basket
again until she leaves. the sun beats down on
your forehead. you continue to watch the
couple enjoy their late lunch, as you are the
observer,
like always
I hope you enjoyed this piece! It was a fun one to write. I could honestly write tons of poems about the different scenes and people I observe while taking my daily walks around my neighborhood park. Please let me know if you have any feedback on this piece or writing challenges you’d like me to try out. Stay safe and healthy.
Brooke
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