Author: anon
Image: Trappings of Success (here)
Chauffeur- driven it is a beautiful car
But this flower at the lapel is in the way
Despite an hour hunting for it yesterday
It is a pretty flower, a beauty indeed
Get it right fast for I have a date to keep.
My desire is stunted I am left flustered
The evil is afflicting me hard and I’m all frustrated
I have been through a trying existence
Fading by the minute the bother is an irritant
Time is fast-moving my chances in a deep abyss
A flower between me and that all-important kiss
Fireblossom at Sunday Muse #165
That all important kiss...
ReplyDeleteTrapping of success? Actually, the image is a still from the 1976 movie Burnt Offerings.
ReplyDeleteI especially love your closing line.......always a pleasure to read you, Hank.
ReplyDeleteWell written Hank!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! luv where this prompt took you
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday
Much💛love
This reminds me of dress-sized homecoming mums...
ReplyDeleteLots of interesting images here, Hank. Good to see you.
ReplyDeleteGoes to show how fragile love is .... that a flower is all between the kiss and abyss! Great write.
ReplyDeleteCan only imagine how flummoxed he must be ... probably has allergies as well! Cheers, Hank.
ReplyDeleteI'm all for flowers in the buttonhole - a gentleman's finishing touch. :-)
ReplyDelete...only a flower...
ReplyDeleteA lovely rhyming poem Hank! Always glad to see you at the Muse!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the world hinges on things that small. Hoping he gets his kiss!
ReplyDeleteDog goned flower. Dang, fix it fast!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the build up to the key aspect of this story - the 'all important kiss.'
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