Over Lunch

At lunch

our secrets linger

over iced cappuccino

or hot chocolate

whatever the season.

We dress in the colours

of whispered women’s affairs.

Today,

you in a mouth-watering melon

and me in wash-worn fatigue.

You speak of expertise, harmony

and limitless.

I of bloat, cramps

and pointless ovaries

after conception.

But we know this will change

like women do

over iced cappuccino,

hot chocolate,

and seasons.

(c)--Christina Cowling