¿Qué opinas de Madrid? 1970

What do you think

about Madrid?

the young Spanish waitress

asked after she took

our order at the cafe.

I love it

Miriam said

and I concurred

smiling at the bright-eyed waitress.

She walked away

and I admired her body's sway.

Do you have to stare so

at other females

when I am with you?

Miriam said annoyed.

I may have a Monet art work

but I can admire a Goya beauty

as it catches my eyes.

She sipped

the white rum

and coke.

I glazed at her

curly red hair

and blue pearls for eyes

and smiled.

Do you want me

to be a monk?

No but faithful

she replied.

I looked at her later

eyeing a young

dark- haired waiter

as he passed our table.

I guessed in her dreams

she would want him

in her bed

if she were able.

© Now, Terry Collett