A Merlot Between Friends


By Mark





       

The sun's fingers reached out
Warming and comforting
Cutting through orbs on stems
Red images dance
The red hues refract
Dancing around the table
Bouncing with the laughter

The bottle tall and sleek
Promising fun and happiness
Unwary heads beware
Glasses pushed forward
Red fun poured
Glasses filled
Good times toasted

Eyes smiling wide
Teeth white, lipstick red
Mouths and tongues race
Laughter chases every word
Events described
Lives discussed
Lies told

Platters invite
Eyes are hungry
Arms stretch
Fingers taste
Mouths savor
Glasses tipped
Palates sated

Chairs pushed back
Shoes kicked off
Legs relaxed
Wine sipped
Memories stirred
Hearts warmed
Silence

Do it again
Yes, yes, yes
Never the same
Always fun
Another bottle
Why not
Pass it here


Mark 2-26-03
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