A digital photograph
The iconic Hollywood shot
Swimming pool
Palm trees
Lemon coloured marquees and parasols
Dawn light flushing the sky above
And an Oscar statue sparkling in the haze.
On the table -
A green pot of Earl Grey
An acceptance speech
A white Dolce & Gabbana suit
(Folded)
And the morning papers scattered on the floor.
There he is - in the pool
Floating on a pink lilo
Six pack glistening like honey
Hair tousled
Ice cubes clinking in his glass
But will he dine poolside
In a cream silk robe?
Gaze wistfully at the Oscar
Just like Faye?
I don't know
But I am a dreamer...
So I imagine breakfast to be
The cheeseburger of his dreams
With kosher dill pickles
(Sliced thin)
Grilled onion
And Jalapeno slices
Perfect!
I see the mayo drip slowly down his chin
Him licking his fingertips
Sticky with mayo and butter
Time seems to slow
As he savours that first heavenly bite