Anticipation

Swept, wiped, fluffed

Thawed, fried, simmered

Garnished, poured, served

Laundered, dried, pressed

Shampooed, towelled, curled

Powdered, sprayed, strapped

Checked, double-checked, done

Sat, read, waited

Walked, peeked, paced

Sat,

Peeked,

Walked,

Sipped,

Sat,

Ate,

Peeked,

Sat,

Washed, dried, kept

Checked, double-checked, none

Shampooed, towelled, combed

Wiped, dried, slept.

Longing

(the writer's second attempt at spoken word poetry)

I stand here, in front of you,

Through the glass window, I see you,

And stare at you lovingly,  I do.

Longing to hold you hand, I beckon

The warm winds to bring you close

The singing birds to whisper my words of love,

To you, my dearest, my everlasting song.

Wishing to be next to you, I reconcile

With the earth to pull me near,

And land me right at your side:

You know I’ll always be here.

If I could, I would open my arms

And enclose you in these boughs of love.

So that when the cold winds blow,

And when the wave grow strong,

You would be safe, you won’t be alone.

I stand here, in front of you,

Through the swivel door, I hear you,

And wait for you to call my name, I do.