A boiling, sugary afternoon
climaxes in parfait.
Slice of sun
skims the rim,
a priceless parcel
peeled of its fuzzy skin
dripping syrupy gladness
through the slotted spoon of leaves
where I lie completely chill
and watch the frothy clouds
shrink to crystaline gems.
©2024 | K.F. Hartless
Cover Art: “Peaches and Cream” J.Lackson





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