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‘V’

Patiently waiting, I sit at the table, reading my book. I look out the window and question our love. Music plays. I have wine and garlic bread. Life is good. Then she comes; not my love, but the waitress - young and cute in black and white. She takes the elderly couple’s order and bends forward just enough to entice my eyes. So as to mess a little with my mind, knowing full well she’s out of reach. Untouchable - beyond dreams, but there none the less. No stockings; a slight slit in her short skirt; cut at the back, with a small upside-down ‘v’ pointing to heaven.

She comes over and asks how it is; her French accent a dead giveaway. Someone’s slut or just a girl in a mini skirt; exploring the world; making ends meet; searching for something or nothing; not unlike me but totally different. We both know I have no chance. She’s unobtainable and breathtaking. Whereas I’m old, well past it and out of breath. But I’m not blind. She knows that too. I read my poetry, drink my red, break my bread; and imagine devouring, but not deflowering her. I imagine that’s been done, however I could be wrong.

I flirt a little. She’s friendly, but that’s all; which is fine by both of us - her flattered and me satisfied, after having a go; our self esteems alive and well. My friend arrives, late as ever, and is surprised I’m so happy. She puts it down to the wine. I poor a glass each and show her the book I’m reading. The waitress returns. I order rabbit, and my friend chooses scallops. The waitress leaves. And I decide that when I die, I’d like to come back as a black mini skirt; with an upside-down ‘v’ pointing to heaven.
Written by Spanker
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