A Night to Remember

This poetry assignment was really a very fun one.  We'd read emotional poetry capped off with love poems that were more about the stupid things we do for love.

Our assignment was to write such a love poem - possibly from the point of view of a particular character or figure we know. 

This was also a "wild word" poem.  My wild word was nuzzled.  All I could see in my mind's eye when I pulled that word was a man, romantically nuzzling his date's neck - only to choke because her long hair got caught in his mouth.

For some reason, with the instructions and the mental image my word conjured, all I could think of was what Mr. Bean might do on a date.

This poem is the result.

A Night To Remember

 

He planned a night to remember…

Dinner for two, picnic-style,

In front of a fire
To fan the flames of desire.

Dessert for two,

Rich, sweet, creamy
To heighten the senses.

Romantic movie on TV,

Sitting together in the dark
Alone.

He planned a night to remember…

Feet tangling in the blanket

Moved too close to the flames,
Starting to smoke.

Strawberry mousse with cream

Remaining untouched –
Pesky allergies, you know.

Video broken – scratched and warped

Nuzzling her neck,
Only to choke on her hair.

 

It was a night to remember.