Coffee Shop Sessions

overlooking the shoreline, a deep sigh forms releasing
the exhaust of the day blowing in the direction
of the cool breeze. I scan the shore expecting something
or someone, but it never comes.

the pink moon rises over the north sea
and it hits me- this spot, this arresting moment
is what I’ve been waiting for. consumed with longing,
anticipation eats away at such glorious living moments.

the wandering shoreline stragglers earlier in the day didn’t let
anticipation eat away at them. no, they planned their morning;
coordinating wake-up schedules and rushing out the door out of
habit as early risers often do.

observing an intimate walk along the shoreline,
she leaned into him with her interests for the day, her restaurant
of choice, and how their family would visit in the afternoon. a
carefully arranged pleasant day.

or perhaps it was a secret rendezvous.
after confessing their undying love, they took a chance
they couldn’t let slip away. their longing made their dream
come true beginning with a morning walk along the shore.

such dreams that I, too, once held
as I now sit and wait
with this rising pink moon.

Originally published on LUCY’S WORKS: https://lucysworks.com/2020/09/10/pink-moon-rising-by-kimberly-ray/