Effervescence
Effervescence by debgrant
Bubbles. Fizz.
That wet fffftttt of a poptop can.
That synchronized swimming team in
a champagne flute. Dancing in lines below
the surface and above tickling a nose.
That explosion of liquid and laughter
after the shaken soda bottle has had enough.
Effervescence is pronounced properly
in a loud whisper with mouthy breath
and tongue and teeth
with the energy of its definition.
Vivacity. Life! Impossible without
the exclamation point.
Enthusiasm. Infused with Spirit.
A spurting spirit
Impossible to contain.
A burst of joy onto the nose of a peopled planet
which has been punched with sorrow
and acquainted with grief.
Right now. Spare me the dull and flat.
Spare me the dusty definitions.
I dare you to describe
Easter. Any. Other. Way.
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