On A Night Picnic

Through tickly tidal grass,
we move by memory
a familiar access path.
Bare feet forming craters
on cool mare sand.

We spread a neon afghan,
sip pink martini twilight,
awaiting light hors d’oeuvres,
each morsel a tiny lick,
the magic of a night picnic.

How now sticks the north star?
Motionless even from afar,
amongst a sky of braille
you’re the final script,
the top page never slips.

I suggest a soft-serve skinny dip
amidst seething seafoam rip.
This time, a roaring breaker, “No.”
The ocean’s stripped, it’s depth unknown,
a sunken setting by a seaside Romeo.

Cover: “Night Picnic” by Han Noru

This week’s Flashback Track inspired me to share a big decision. This poem features a late-night plunge that ends up meaning so much more to a relationship. Check out this week’s track and share one of your big decisions.

NaPoWriMo Day 18. We were asked to look inside Susan G. Wooldridge’s Poemcrazy: Freeing Your Life with Words and use the table of contents to select a title for a poem. Join us.

12 responses to “On A Night Picnic”

Carol J Forrester

‘Sip pink martini twilight’ is a wonderful line.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you; yes, It’s been a long time since I’ve had one of those or seen the ocean. Hopefully, soon.
  
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johnlmalone

evocative images. esp the braille one; what really intrigued me was the irregular and unanticipated rhyme pattern 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you. I was liking the enjabbed rhyme, but then it kind of sprawled out from there like a squeezed toothpaste tube. It’s messy, but maybe a bit lovely, still?
  
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GraceoftheSun

Hey! Just reaching out to let you know that you’ve been nominated for the Outstanding Blogger Award. Congratulations 👏👏. * If your site is award-free, I completely understand and just want you to know that I truly admire your work.❤️

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you very much, Grace. This is such an honor and a great way to start the day. I’m so glad you enjoy my writing. 😀
  
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  1. GraceoftheSun
    
    You are very welcome and I truly do enjoy your site.❤️💕
    
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Hobbo

So atmospheric. Brill!

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you very much, Hobbo. This one had some pains in being birthed, and I may still need therapy to get over it. (Not sure it ended as intended).
  
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  1. Hobbo
    
    An accurate description of childbirth (I’m told)!
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    Not sure.. I blocked it out both times. 🙂
    
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  3. Hobbo
    
    😂👍
    
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