Blue-Light Special

lillian

She slings words
like Frank at the corner deli
makes the morning special
corn beef and hash.

Her down-home menu
contains one sentence poems
the occasional palinode, and free verse
poached in simmering creative juices.

Unlike the connoisseurs uptown
she licks her word-smudged fingers
content with happy drop-ins
and the occasional loyal customer.

10 thoughts on “Blue-Light Special”

  1. BarbaraK aka fiddlbarb's avatar BarbaraK aka fiddlbarb May 23, 2015 / 1:09 am

    As though I’m meeting her in person . . . . such rich images and eloquent poetry.

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      • BarbaraK aka fiddlbarb's avatar BarbaraK aka fiddlbarb May 23, 2015 / 3:37 pm

        You’re most welcome. Wishing you the same.

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  4. AM Roselli's avatar AnnMarie Roselli-Kissack May 25, 2015 / 12:31 pm

    What wonderful imagery here, Lillian. I pictured myself in one of those railroad-style diners. You know with the heavy ceramic coffee cups and tinny spoons. Can you tell, I love my diner coffee.;)
    Thank you for a happy moment.
    Your words here so very satiating and delightful!
    am:)

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  5. manalivasanth's avatar manalivasanth June 9, 2015 / 4:39 pm

    You’re right! I’m really glad you decided to write. I have this insatiable hunger for words too.

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