Variety Poetry: Britney Gulbrandsen

Another talented poet who sent me three poems to choose from, and of course, I chose the sweet, touching, romantic poem. See for yourself:

Green Apple Gumballs

The song in my head is a subtle reminder,

A memory of last June,

    A portrait of us—

    Bright red doors,

    Jumping by fountains,

    Lollipops and bubblegum,

    Rain and umbrellas.

The song in my head is fluffy, pink frosting,

    Green apple gumballs,

    Zebra print dresses,

    Waltzes and tangos—

Spinning around.

Black and white tile.

People surround us;

Don’t even notice,

Lost in our bubble.

The song in my head

    Is orange flavored water—

    Tangy yet sweet;

Wetting the mouth with refreshment

As it slides between lips.

Its melody makes me forget

What it is that I’m doing;

And I return to that moment.

The song in my head is polka dots,

    Diamonds.

    Gerber daisies.

    A crisp, black tuxedo.

    The poufy, white dress.

It is my smile.

His eyes.

The way he looks at me.

It is us.

    Intertwined.