A puff of powder, a dab of lipstick
and sprinkle
of ozone-friendly aerosol to keep my hair subdued,
there is little that hasn’t been said
about what goes on
inside
a Poet’s head; one suspects a double death,
for outside
even the sourwood blushes.

 

 

 

Photo credits: Loui Jover, “Cocktail Drawing,” Pinterest

De is our hostess today at dVerse and the word is “Dab.”
Come join us! πŸ’

Posted for Quadrille #119 @ dVerse Poets Pub