Empty wine glass
Stale pizza
Cold naked toes
Sun left me lightless
Fridge is road-trip distance
Further to the sock drawer
Light switch is moons away
Remote earns its name
Where is my alacrity,
my willingness,
my zeal?
I’ve misplaced all my fervour,
ardour,
gusto,
warmth,
and spark
My promptness
and avidity
are now in
blue lividity
No relish,
bright celerity,
or genial rapidity
Just me
and stale pizza
--lamenting
Gone too soon
My lost sparkle
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM UTC
Empty wine glass
Stale pizza
Cold naked toes
Sun left me lightless
Fridge is road-trip distance
Further to the sock drawer
Light switch is moons away
Remote earns its name
Where is my alacrity,
my willingness,
my zeal?
I’ve misplaced all my fervour,
ardour,
gusto,
warmth,
and spark
My promptness
and avidity
are now in
blue lividity
No relish,
bright celerity,
or genial rapidity
Just me
and stale pizza
--lamenting
Gone too soon
My lost sparkle
©2025
BLT Webster’s Word of the Day challenge (alacrity) date 28 April 2025. Alacrity refers to a quick and cheerful readiness to do something.
