Food For Thought

by Walter   Jan 21, 2020


The night is young
I've just walked in
You look at me
Like you have sinned

A silent stare
Our eyes connect
I watch you like
A prime suspect

You take my hand
With gentle force
As we set off
On your set course

Still dressed from work
My suit and tie
Compared to you
Can't qualify

Your black dress
Not seen before
There's no way this
I could ignore

Oblivious to
Where we walk
Both silent still
And neither talk

A room just lit
Not quite dark
A candle light
Provides the spark

You've gone so far
To set the mood
My hunger now
Not for the food

We take a seat
On dining chairs
My eyes on you
And not elsewhere

The table set
For two to dine
Our glasses clink
Both filled with wine

No menus here
For us to read
As opposite me
Is all I need

You read my lips
Mouth "I Love You"
And then reply
"I know you do"

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  • 4 years ago

    by Everlasting

    I was expecting something that would make me think rather something philosophical when I read the title. But it was a nice read. The poem kept me engaged. I liked the tempo. I’m not a big fan of the ending though.

    • 4 years ago

      by Walter

      Thanks Everlasting and yes I have to admit the poem basically wrote itself except for the ending...I wasn't too sure which way to go with it.

  • 4 years ago

    by Koan

    WoW cleaver poem! I love your rhymes and the tempo of this great poem!

    • 4 years ago

      by Walter

      Thanks for your comment Koan :)

  • 4 years ago

    by Em (marmite)

    I like this fast pace of this, it got my heart racing and made me want to keep reading, the ending was not what I expected thougj as it seemed to end so suddenly. Great write

    • 4 years ago

      by Walter

      Thanks Em and yes I deliberately ended it so suddenly to leave the rest up to the reader...as the title suggests!

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