banter

words slip like over ripe bananas
watching you fall
in a pirouette of laughter

I am smiling like a crow
cawwing your name to the squirrels
eating bird seed like cheap candy
chattering to the cat

drums and ocean views
remind me of a seaside palace
the queen of tea leaves
serving O'Doul's and lime

just glad to know you
out there in a crazy world
cushioning the reality shock
with banter and bitmaps

        and mighty nice hugs


                                                            © Chuck Beals 2001