Sunday, October 26, 2014

Morning After



We become the Quaker on the oat box.  

Androgynous.  Buttonless. 

Breakfast on over-buttered toast,
common marmalade;
Cheerios from unwashed bowls,
lukewarm milk.  

Thee and me.

Beige friends, carbohydrates
in dressing gowns. 

Quiet.

Too unawake to notice
if we dawn as man or woman. 



tk/October 2014 


Lovely read by R.A.D. Stainforth...





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21 comments:

  1. PirateGunnSun Oct 26, 03:19:00 PM

    Superb, sizzling, sublime. Really a lovely mood.

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  2. elaine Sun Oct 26, 03:31:00 PM

    I love the carbohydrates in dressing gowns.

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  3. Carolina LintheadSun Oct 26, 04:19:00 PM

    I LOVE this, dear Tess!

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  4. AnonymousSun Oct 26, 04:54:00 PM

    undefined identity....interesting moment!

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  5. BerowneSun Oct 26, 05:10:00 PM

    Sharp and smart, and quite entertaining.

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  6. 21 WitsSun Oct 26, 07:29:00 PM

    Lovely, gently memories of a night lived well and loving the morning!

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  7. Kathe W.Sun Oct 26, 09:07:00 PM

    nothing better than breakfast with my best friend

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  8. The Blog of BeeSun Oct 26, 10:39:00 PM

    Curled toes in comfy socks equals contentment.

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  9. HelenMon Oct 27, 12:24:00 AM

    Love the idea of carbs in dressing gowns (don't have to count them) ~ this is charming and quirky! I enjoyed it and the live performance too!

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  10. relMon Oct 27, 03:34:00 AM

    androgynous oatmeal mates; perfect

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  11. Stacy M.S.Mon Oct 27, 03:14:00 PM

    this is one of my favorites from you, miss tess! hard to pick just one favorite line....i love them all!

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  12. SreejaTue Oct 28, 02:17:00 AM

    Excellent.....enjoyed....

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  13. KatherineTue Oct 28, 05:57:00 AM

    Lovely ... beautiful words :-)

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  14. keiths ramblingsTue Oct 28, 06:48:00 AM

    My kinda breakfast - yawn!

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  15. MaryWed Oct 29, 08:12:00 AM

    Autumn's here - porridge, toast and woolly socks ... love it!

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  16. Bekkie SanchezWed Oct 29, 05:38:00 PM

    Love the 3rd stanza Tess. Your view is unique which is why I admire your work. I tried Spoken Word but I sound like a frog. <3

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  17. Silent Otto Wed Oct 29, 08:29:00 PM

    Breakfast is always such a sexually ambiguous event , though somehow unbridled , and ungendered

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  18. ekta khetanThu Oct 30, 07:01:00 AM

    Superb play on words. Dazzling take!
    www.numerounity.com

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  19. Carrie Van HornThu Oct 30, 03:55:00 PM

    Your imagery here is wonderful Tess....the morning after can hold so much uncertainty.

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  20. Other MaryFri Oct 31, 10:17:00 AM

    Yes, it's just like that!

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  21. humbirdSun Nov 02, 10:00:00 AM

    Really holistic approach :)

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