An unlikely duo - The Sequel

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White Cliffs of Dover now sponsored in daydreams

Reading each billboard that rusts on the sky

Checking a map though it’s for the wrong city

She sends a smile to the wink of his eye

 

Overhead cords hang to signal a stopping

Pulled like a kite that is fighting a breeze

Setting his watch as if time is most urgent

Tiny the gesture to put her at ease

 

Anxious she strums atop metal and leather

Songs in her head dance at half past the price

Suddenly yanks as the trees are enormous

Grabbing her bag she does not ask him twice

 

Damn, screams the brakes and some passengers flying

Coffee and biscuits collide in the aisle

Fixing her hair like a debutante princess

Waits on the door and then exits in style

 

A tip of his hat to the fatherly captain

Treading deliberate, the stairs leading down

Adjusting his jacket lapels till they’re even

Spun, is her skirt as a fine evening gown

 

Coughing a hairball, the old engine rumbles

Sigh, moan the bi-folds directed to close

Noticing now that her left hand is empty

Lifting a stone from the shoulder, she throws

 

Causing a crack in the bug spattered windshield

The bus driver digs for his insurance card

Grumbles a curse word, his bible forsaken

Just a small pebble and not tossed so hard

 

She stands at the portal awaiting admission

Watches each eye as she fumbles about

Cheers to herself when her fingers meet plaster

Knows all too well it is no time to shout

 

Apologies gifted like Christmas in August

Promising beer with a head made of foam

When she appears on the exit step lower

In her left hand she now clutches her gnome

 

Into the lobby of lemon cake ceilings

Chandeliers glisten like vodka champagne

A tap on the bell wakes the concierge sleeping

“That was my dream!” comes his groggy complain

 

Currency shoveled the counter of granite

Not yet a bride nor a non-shaven groom

Still it is felt like a pink feathered boa

Lovebirds want cages, these two need a room

 

Holding his hand as they shuffle the staircase

Ornate the copper reflecting her grace

Wearing a smile that is sheepish and woolen

What waits the night paints the look on her face

 

He calls the bed, fears his ankles are swollen

She shuts the door to their quarters superb

Then slightly opened for placard replacement

Written in English reads, Do Not Disturb

 

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Author's Note

The sequel to my poem An Unlikely Duo.
Based on characters in a novel a friend is writing on another site.
Say hello to Elke (and Lumpkey, her cement garden gnome)
and Henry, the librarian. Both kind of quirky and both on a quest to solve a murder.
I don’t expect you to get this but thought you might enjoy reading.

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

'Overhead cords hang to signal a stopping
Pulled like a kite that is fighting a breeze
Setting his watch as if time is most urgent
Tiny the gesture to put her at ease'

'Into the lobby of lemon cake ceilings
Chandeliers glisten like vodka champagne
A tap on the bell wakes the concierge sleeping
“That was my dream!” comes his groggy complain'

How to tell a story within a could-be truth! Such fine visuals, history, meter, distinct characters plus a smile at the finish! I enjoyed every word.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Emma. I am happy you found the sequel and enjoyed it as well. I appreciate your kindness.

[lightsong]

hhaha your last line made me giggle :> I am happy this ended as I imagined and as it should be, from a coincidence, to passion, to growing love... from the "unlikely duo" to the "surely a duo. It's nice to see though it is a sequel the differences between the two writes, here there is fun and allure, there was mystery and anticipations.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much for your wonderful comment. I am happy you enjoyed the poems.

[Chris Shaw]

Loved the rhythm of this story poem will, I completely got caught up in its journey and description. Also read your author notes. This was a fun read and I enjoyed the detail and creativity. I hope your poetry friend likes it too.

Chris

[willweb]

Thank you Chris for taking the time to read.

[DIVYA]

I most certainly enjoyed the poem.

Loved the pizazz of the character and the flair with which you present her.

The imagery is awesome and since I love flying and travelling, this was such a treat for me!

Its wonderful to write stories in verses and in different themes. A true test of a writer. I loved it!

[willweb]

Thank you so much Divya. I am happy you liked this.

[DIVYA]

Its always such a pleasure to read you. Most welcome dear Willweb.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

‘Into the lobby of lemon cake ceilings
Chandeliers glisten like vodka champagne,

My fave two lines of a fantastic poem
I love this

You are a genius

[willweb]

Thank you Julie. You are one of only two poets who read the original, that is why I sent you the message that I posted this. I hope you don't mind.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

I do not mind !! Keep doing that as I sometimes forget to read others more often

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Oh I did read it I’ll read again after a cuppa thanks Will 😀

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Still loving it
Great write !
Have a great nite

Loved these lines now below

Wearing a smile that is sheepish and woolen
What waits the night paints the look on her face