Image: Desire for Food is a Fulfilment (here)
the 12 given words:
lull, swirling, reflection, grateful, lips
tastes certain, give table, fried, chicken stews,
there is a lull in a man's wants
amidst swirling waters racing under the bridge
on reflection grateful that his lips are sealed
where tastes begin to sweeten
but an uncanny reluctance to push the door open
puts a damper on his initiative
perhaps a certain twist in reality is in order
given the choice right on the table
a fried chicken or pumpkin stews
something savory or something sweet
a decisive take is asked for
a tune for a burning feel
a man's desire needs fulfillment
only a loving wife understands
a straying heart is caught dead in its tracks
Sumana's at PU's Midweek Motif - bridge
MMT's Sunday's Whirligig #218
I like the twist in that desire for food :)
ReplyDelete"there is a lull in a man's wants amidst swirling waters racing under the bridge," such powerful opening lines to this magnificent poem, Hank!❤️
ReplyDeleteThat loving wife makes a fine meal, from the sound of it. I enjoyed this, Hank.
ReplyDeleteMen still have minds of babies and the need to be fed by the woman of their life. Sadly his hunting instincts do sometimes lead him astray!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the man has had a reflective moment on the bridge.
ReplyDeleteI love how you tugged at our emotions while reading your poem..such a balance act is our instinctual needs. Bravo, Hank!
ReplyDeleteGreat that twist in reality so the right decision is taken
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful for that lull, aren't you? And for the relationships we can take for granted as long as they continue to acknowledge just who we are.
ReplyDeleteStill seeking that need from the wife, hunger and life.
ReplyDeleteHank,
ReplyDeleteIndeed some days my choice of menu, rests on a bridge of indecision too!!
Reflections on a bridge - wonderful, Hank!
ReplyDeleteNourishing words indeed, Hank
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