Temptations 24-hour withdrawal,
suddenly a new person
the ache taking up volumes
her mind consumed
the lessons.
Instructed to collect flowers
she kept her journal full
all in a moments notice
she sat patiently
watching the room fill.
The shadows were whispering
asking if they
could buy her
a drink?
She clearly saw
how words
now have different
meanings.
She no longer preferred
the open-ended
passive questions.
Her world was turning
eyes searched
until she caught
the scent
of her favorite cologne
of his.
A soft but firm kiss
settled them
in equal- measure.
This familiar hour started
meant the world
to them,
she blushed
asking,
“Do you approve?”
Offering
her open wrist.
It was a flowered perfume
instantly memorized
she watched
knowing the command
was firmly in her control.
They were interrupted
by an older gentleman
proclaiming
how her eyes lit up
and how she was cherished,
“ you’re both very lucky.”
We were speaking
his formal language
everyone
and everything
had its rightful place.
We tipped glasses
“Take care of yourselves,”
the hour almost consumed
she thanked the older man,
just as their table was called.
She tucked herself
in super close
offering her wrist
he led them away.
The others,
unsure of the gesture
the room whispered
at what they’d
just witnessed.
Dragonflypoetry.com 