Snapped

Leaf shadows played on her face

and he envied the tree

that kissed her so freely

Spreading a blanket with

cheese and fruit and baguettes

he hoped here to share

the first of all the rest of their lives

She, not of the same mind,

partook as though of the forbidden fruit

not inviting him to partake

Then she was gone - into the wilderness

where he gladly would have followed

now left only with crumbs

he snapped the knife blade closed

Written for Magpie Tales 19