watch your tone

tone
affirms
attitude

choose
words wisely
as you descend
on your desired 
destination

in the meantime
maybe munch on
various 
menu items
that pair perfectly
with your personal
preferences

like 
honey butter
dripping 
from freshly 
baked bread

or
maybe
a collection
of cool crispy
carrots and cucumbers
paired
with a cup
of your preferred
cool-dill condiment

perhaps
a hot drink
that needs to chill
until safe to sip
else risking
searing your
tongue

you are,
by the way,
free
to settle 
for standard
salted nuts
and soda
(with or without ice)

it’s up to you

Smiling Eyes

We wear our masks
But still can’t hide
The quiet gleam
Of smiling eyes

Our masks might seem
To dim sunny vibes
But eyes don’t lie
That doesn’t jive

Don’t ask me why
I do not know
But happy eyes
Just seem to glow

So keep your guise
But remember this
Your laughing eyes
Reveal your bliss