Octopus Delight

In lights permeating a sea of subtle green,

the octopus sat amongst them, coals burning

its herb hair in masochistic delight. Each hose-

tentacle reaching out to hold hands, until they

drew it to their lips. Upon this touch, a breathing,

 

and a gurgling arose from deep within its

bowels-juggling water as air flowed between

this creature and the group. As if some dirty

game were going on, white ink shot out the top,

and tips of each long tube. The people rolled it

 

around with their tongues before expelling

it in streams, clouds, some rings that swam apart,

and even drag it back in through flaring nostrils.

In the corner, one couple delicately sharing went

so far as to pass the smoke, a game of suck and blow.

 

They come here after nights filled with fumbled shots,

beers chugged, and crappy karaoke songs cried out.

It’s almost as if the touch of car keys in inebriated

states call a subconscious song (jedi mind-trick?).

Author's Note

I wrote this after spending a long night at the hookah bar, where it struck me that the hookah looked vaguely like an octopus.

Reviews

[An owl on the moon]

You have a wondrous depth to your writing. Always! And here you create an enchanted place out of the ordinary... perhaps a jedi mind trick. Yes! What an amazing visual... Hookah's always remind of the caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland.. that kind of magic.

[Aekmy]

I'm really impressed by your ability to string words together. This sounds and looks quite lovely. Keep writing.

[Rory CJ Frankson]

I grin... too cool. (jedi mind-trick?).

[Richard Williams]

A wonderful poem.

[TTBoy28]

I do appreciate this, Annette! I remember my date with a Hookah at a Greek restaurant. I did enjoy it - but the garlic potatoes didn't agree with me. You brought up a wonderful memory for me. The octopus did enchant the many who later needed a cab. Sincerely!!

[Mr. Waldo]

HA HA HA I LOVE IT! the imagery is astounding. It's like i know the place.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Yes most certainly some interesting images... it goes to show just how the mind plays tricks on you and the lessons you can learn from it.

[Carlie]

Wow, I love the imagery you create here. I don't know that I will ever quite look at a hookah the same after reading this. I love that you can take something as simple as a hookah and create an unforgettable image in the mind of the reader.
This poem definetely made me smile and took me back to a couple wonderful nights spent at the hookah bar. :)

[Lovely Lady]

Nice analogy. I can see your vision.