Donuts and Muffins
The sticky residue of the kneaded dough
clung to my hands.
A line of donuts sat in the tray
ready for the oven.
Out the door, I could hear
the voice of her.
“Pumpkin Spice Latte for Gerry.”
Those drinks were somethin’.
Each sip brought a warm
fuzzy feeling as it slithered down.
But I don’t care about the drinks.
It’s her I want,
with the braided hair and glasses.
One day, for sure, I’ll ask.
Maybe Jenkins can help.
This crush of mine is too much.
Heart beat is racing fast.
This door of mine is closing
I have to ask her.
But today is not that day.
She walks out the door,
bag and helmet in hand.
The door shuts and I’m back.
Back to the donuts and muffins.
And I still don’t know her name.
Here is the REWRITE
StarTwix
The sticky residue of the kneaded dough
clung to my hands.
A line of donuts sat in the tray
ready for the oven.
It was the one time our
shifts had coincided
yet, we still hadn’t met
officially.
Beyond the door, I could almost hear
the voice of her,
“Pumpkin Spice Latte for Larry.”
‘The Best Barista in Cambridge’
Jenkins once said.
Each sip brought a warm
fuzzy feeling as it slithered down.
But I don’t care about the drinks
it’s her I want,
with the braided hair and glasses.
Being just a kitchen worker I’ve noticed
how her nose scrunched up in an
attempt to fix her glasses.
One day, for sure, I’ll ask.
Maybe Jenkins can help.
The kitchen door opens
it’s Kyle who mans the Bakery Line.
“I’m low on blueberry muffins.”
I grab the specified tray
heading out into the busy store.
I help my co-worker
as I scan the Twix line for her.
I catch a glimpse of her in the back
clocking out for the morning.
I have a split second to say
something as she walks by.
But today is not that day.
She leaves, messenger bag
and motorcycle helmet in hand.
The door shuts behind me and I’m back.
Back to the donuts and muffins.
And I still don’t know her name.
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Overbooked
PoetryOverbooked is a collection of poems, flash fiction, and anything else I deem fit to share. Some poems elude to others of my works, some I haven't shared. Enjoy.
