it has been years since i’ve
eaten strawberries and cream
because since then
i firmly believe that they
are only meant for angels
only an angel could
have turned such a mundane moment
into pure bliss
her lips as red as her strawberries
the cream the perfect accent
and every bite resulted in
the slightest smile, as if she didn’t
want anyone to know her secret
her beauty was ethereal
beyond anything on this earth
she was an angel, enjoying a ceramic
bowl of strawberries and cream
not knowing that i was watching her
across from me
and when the sunlight streamed in
there was no mistaking her halo
had i only asked her to take me
with her when she went back home










