an homage to dinner discussions
the kitchen is screaming white noise
emitting melodies
bring spectators to the stage
facet belts the chorus
together, clashing instruments tied
calling cards cut through empty halls
we meet,
center stage.
breathe in time
tick-tock,
biological clocks
lined up for this instant
brief moment, silence rings loudly
swallowed by air
utensils creating cacophony,
savoury moments
an interlude presents
inviting in new melody
voices complete the performance
we do,
we follow
a question into two, an answer,
refuted, question
counter melody stomps on
delicate wooden tabletops
grace notes carried through time
cries, anguish like steel whips
conducts us without equipment
an intermission intrudes
a doctors appointment,
school play,
swimming lesson,
bases moving our days
our tongues swim down the river of brassy memories
engulfed by what is, never was, and will be
eating and eaten simultaneously
harmonies grab to worn clothings
heartbreaking shortcomings
mouths now bleeding out intervals at random
tri-tone induces silence
obligatory scraping of nails, skin
soiled in perfect pitch
though it never is
conductor calls once more
we meet,
center stage.
breathe out in time,