The After Party

30/07/2020 –  Poem a Day Compliation



Glasses clinked together

Music blared from hidden speakers

Celebs congratulated and commiserated

As I stood on the edge of it all



I did not belong here

Among the fancy drinks

And even fancier foods

Being served on silver trays 



Then I spied her,

Sitting by the pool,

Looking adorable

And completely alone.



I made my way through the crowd

Of glitterati and wannabes

To the side of the pool

Smiling as I approached.



She turned her head

And her eyes melted my heart.

This was where I should be,

I had found my place after all.



I reached out a hand,

She lifted hers to mine,

It was so soft and delicate,

Like heaven to touch.



“It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance,”

I said with an eloquence

I normally had to put on for strangers

But for her it came naturally.



I thought I detected a hint of a smile

As she withdrew from my hand, 

Before she sidled up to me 

And licked my face like the good girl she was.