For M.

FOR M.

 

As a pear seeped in absinthe
my honorable intentions cloak dreams of delicious decadence,
Like the shell of a chocolate surrounding a liquid center,
my grey flannel conceals a secret sin .
So the black lace that peeks from beneath your finely tailored blouse
hints at a sensuality covered by convention,
and the scent of Patou's Joy that lingers after you pass
teases of roses and jasmine amidst the concrete.

We are as dancers in the Plaza

trapped by the strictures of the steps,

able to hear the passion of the music

but unwilling to surrender to the melody

and rejoice amidst the rhythms.

And so we pass each other in the corridors,

each softly humming a lustful tune in solitude

afraid to audition for the duet.

Author's Note

Thank you for reading this.

Reviews

[Ravyne Hawke]

This is so well written.. every word gives force behind the concept of fear.. fear of relationships, letting go and allowing oneself love.. Some people just remain wallflowers because they cannot overcome their fear. Beautiful imagery.

[SyberRose]

I loved this...yes afraid to make the first move...so many have let love slip through their fingers because of that...the what If...and Maybe...loved the ending too..Rose:)

[SteveB]

Thank you very much Rose. And congratulations on being the top today. Well done and well deserved.

[SyberRose]

thank you...yes for today haa

[Christine]

And so we pass each other in the corridors,
each softly humming a lustful tune in solitude
afraid to audition for the duet.


i wish fear didn't hold people back

[SteveB]

Thank you very much Christine.

[Sami Khalil]

"We are as dancers in the Plaza

trapped by the strictures of the steps,

able to hear the passion of the music

but unwilling to surrender to the melody

and rejoice amidst the rhythms."
That is some good poetry...:)

[SteveB]

Thank you so very much. Praise from quality writers means a great deal.

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure kind sir...:)

[Alexis Smith]

I love this, good job. I can relate to the feelings of this. Well described.

[SteveB]

Thank you Alexis