The boulevard is on display.
The city is a serving tray.

Watchtower kettle brews
a secret blend of leaves,
steeps the perfect recipe.

Dessert tower cathedral
holds scrumptious delights,
displayed at staggering heights.

The moon above’s a macaroon,
a sweet and crunchy delicacy,
chewie almond symmetry.

The steeple’s a stirrer
swirling misty creations–
cocktails, spirits, strong libations.

As I strut the highball avenue,
martini streetlights gleam,
buttery custard cream.

Night unfolds its napkin,
garnishes the city with a twist:
lemon, lime, and grapefruit kissed.
churning in a beveled dish.

Catch a sugar-bowl bus,
a sweet sightseeing rush
and decanter these streets;
life’s piquant treats.

© khartless 2022, All Rights Reserved


This piece was inspired by the delightful artwork of Ukrainian Yuriy Novikov. Be sure to view his gallery, and join me in keeping all of the Ukrainians in our thoughts and prayers.

18 responses to “The City is a Serving Tray”

  1. May God bless Ukraine and see an end to this evil. I love the painting, so abstract and beautiful! I love your words too, buttery custard cream? Sounds delicious! ❤️

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    1. Thank you, John. This painting was the perfect muse. May we find it still intact after this awful business is over.

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  2. Love it; very Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds!

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    1. Oh, what a lovely compliment that being a classic beauty of a song. 💜 Thank you, Hobbo. Happy St.Patrick’s day! 🍀

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  3. Tom Avatar

    Beautiful enchanting descriptions that really immerse the reader with such vivid imagery ❤ Wonderful and timely tribute! 🙂

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    1. Thank you, Tom. This was a magical painting and I’m glad you think I’ve honored it with these words. 💜 Happy St. Patrick’s day to you.

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  4. “The moon above’s a macaroon,
    a sweet and crunchy delicacy,
    chewie almond symmetry.” Amazing, K. 💜

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    1. Thank you kindly, Jeff. Yes, I do so love the moon macaroon. Pretty full here tonight, just a tiny nibble missing. 💜

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      1. You’re most welcome, K. Always. Me too. That makes me smile. 🌖💜

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  5. A great poem for a truly intriguing painting. Love it!

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    1. Thank you kindly, worms. This painting held immediate attraction, so I hope my words speak to those feelings.

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  6. this is gorgeous, sensuous as Keat’s ode to autumn but more playful, o much more playful and clever with witty rhymes; this is going in my commonplace book !

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    1. Huge grin here. I feel honored, John. Thank you. 💜🍀 I did get lucky today after all.

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      1. you did? and this happy poem was the result? btw fabulous pic 🙂

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      2. Thank you. 😊

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  7. You are amazing, K!!! I just love the way you use words, brilliant!

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    1. Thank you so much, Tiff. These comments completely refilled my sails from a long week. 🦋💜 Have a great weekend, friend.

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    writingwhatnots

    Oh this is just scrumptious. And Yuriy’s artwork is stunning.💙💛

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