Reluctantly
It was a beautiful
tie in warm fall colours
it complimented
the dimples in his
cheeks somehow
and gave his face
a warm pumpkin-like
glow
his smile was clean
and non-assuming
his laugh displayed
a boyish charm
and made me smile
reluctantly
Arianna Sebo
Arianna Sebo (she/her) is a queer poet and writer living in Southern Alberta with her husband, pug, and five cats. Her poetry can be found in The Coachella Review, Kissing Dynamite, Capsule Stories, Ariel Chart, and Lucky Jefferson. Follow her at AriannaSebo.com and @AriannaSebo on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
About This Poem
Written as a reflection on men's attire and remembering a cute blonde sporting his back-to-school tie, I still smile every time I read this poem. Reluctantly, of course.