Listen to Bob McAfee read Kitchen Romance
You place the back of your hand against my cheek
and draw it slowly down my face
against the bristles of my stubble beard,
riffling me as if I were a deck of cards.
Coming close to me, you snuggle your face
into my chest, your head fitting neatly beneath my chin.
We dance to the music in our minds, our bodies rhythmic,
our feet barely moving.
We are in the kitchen. Your feet are bare
on the linoleum. In my socks, my feet are cold.
The room is small but we donβt need much space.
I nuzzle the top of your head, bending to kiss your neck,
nibble at your ear lobe.
The phone rings. Granddaughter calling because
Grandma is her favorite person in the world. We
laugh and separate β to be continued later.
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Bob McAfee is a retired software consultant who lives with his wife near Boston.
He has written nine books of poetry, mostly on Love, Aging, and the Natural World.
For the last several years he has hosted a Wednesday night Zoom poetry workshop.Since 2019, he has had 185 poems selected by 73 different publications. Two poemsNominated for Best of the Net. His website, www.bobmcafee.com, contains linksto all his published poetry. He continues to dance in the kitchen.
Love the ending. I snuggle in the warmth of this beautiful family
Such beautiful imagery, such a lovely relationship - and a wonderful twist of an ending.