Gum,Chips and Cookies

inspired by Angi's poem...Poet's desk.

I sit relaxed with my legs stretched 

 upon my gold cranberry and green couch.

The Ace computer on my lap;

my coffee table is next to me

my cookies, my Juicy Fruit gum

and my Tostito lime chips and Diet Coke.

Pillows are under my head

I wait for my muse to join me

and sometimes she stands me up.

A glass stenciled vase

filled with pink lily of the valley

sitting on my square glass top coffee table;

I hear the birds singing outside my back door,

as the squirrels eat the bird food.

My shoes and purse are under the coffee table

a box of tissues sitting on the table 

in case I write a sad poem.

Magazines and a telephone;

And I hope it doesn't ring because if it does

I don't answer it unless it's my mother.

The grandfather clock on the dining room wall

is chiming on the hour.

I can see the gold anniversary clock's pendulum

moving back and forth as it sits across the room.

It is telling me time is passing... get to work.

©SyberRose

Author's Note

This is where I write.

Reviews

[Angi]

Rose! Thank you so much for showing us where you write! I can picture your warm place so well. This is such a treat for me. Picturing you here when I read your work will add another layer of texture for me. Awesome. What are lime chips? I love citrusy things. Angi~

[SyberRose]

They are delicious...Tostito lime chips especially with salsa...Thank you for inspiring this Angi:)

[Angi]

Oh geez! I have had those chips! Ha! I was picturing some luxurious new treat. Ha! They are delicious.

[Little Whisper]

This is a good place to write... very good place... thank you for inviting us in. :)

[SyberRose]

You are welcome little whisper...:)

[Stella Armour]

a wonderful workplace you have Rose..such a great atmosphere in which to be creative...:o)

[SyberRose]

Thank you Stella...yes this my little sanctuary...hugs

[Onku Ghosh]

A matter--of-fact poem.You have expressed yourself well......the readers can picture vividly the place where you sit and write.YOu have the ability of turning an ordinary mundane topic into a masterpiece.Very well done,Rose.

[SyberRose]

Thank you Onku...i'm glad you enjoyed this piece...and thank you for peeking in today...:)

[ShelleyA]

Hi Rose. This is a wonderful setting for your writing and relaxation. Beautifully crafted free verse which I enjoy. You paint a delightful picture of how warm and relaxing you have made this room; one where it's peaceful, readied with your snacks, kleenex and telephone... all within reach. Flow is good; line to line transition and breaks are well done. Lovely depth of feeling. You've made your writing room a paradise, a writers retreat that I can relate to very well. The sights around you also help to motivate... I love your closing lines. Well penned. Write on!

[SyberRose]

Thank you...I might add one or two more things to this haa...thanks Shelley for that nice review:)

[ShelleyA]

You're welcome. Have a great day.

[Rita L. Sev]

I can see your space perfectly, and here those birds...

I wait for my muse to join me
and sometimes she stands me up.

Yep. Like she's got something better to do - Ha!

I love that you keep tissues handy in case you write something sad. I never think to do this...
Great poem, you met Angi's challenge well!

[SyberRose]

Thank you Rita ha...glad you enjoyed it...I like challenges...gets the juices flowing ha

[quinfinn]

tick tock, tick tock...away with thee, damned writer's block! love the scene you painted here. i could envision the entire setting. well done!

[SyberRose]

haa...good...thats me everyday ha...waiting for the muse to knock at the door.

[quinfinn]

as prolific and beautiful as your writing is, one would never guess.....