Around the room
I parade your stain
to gaggles of impassive faces.
Nobody asks where it came from,
who published their carmine
mark on my cheek.
But as I say hello to whatshisname
I rerun last night’s episode,
the Merlot-riddled memory.
The way you gently leant across,
your decorated lips on my skin,
and afterwards.
Written: January 2016.
Explanation: A poem written in my own time - all feedback welcome. Please note the title may change. A link to my Facebook writing page can be found on my HP home page.
NOTE: Many of my older pieces will be removed from HP at some point in the future.