Florence Poets Society

The Florence Poets Society met tonight. Wow, that sounds almost like it should be followed by “under the cloak of darkness”. It was a small crowd of regulars (which means we get to read more of our poems)! I read some old ones (St. Andrews was a hit again) but mostly read some new stuff. Here’s a taste:


Distant Memory

I thought of you
only once today
once more
than I wanted to
and I suppose
this counts as two
having reflected
or is it three
since I stop –
to phrase it just right--
and think of you again.

ltv



AFTER

I squandered
my fairy tale
so much so
that my happily ever
lasted a few short years

perfectly matched
my Prince Charming and I
wildly gave away
the happiness we shared
until there was none left

ltv



And here's the start of a poem…

Are you hungry
for me
for all of me
will I satisfy
your desire
will you spit out
the bitter parts
the parts that were unexpected
do you have a taste
for me
for all of me
not just
when I am sweet
or hungry for you

ltv


(I’m tempted to title it “Midnight Snack” but I think that’s too trite.)