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Nude, Descending a Staircase

Nude, Descending a Staircase* Nude, descending a staircase. Sunlight gleaming off the smooth curves of the still warm, wet, torso. Soft foamy shampoo halo surrounding mounded hair, damp, hurried footprints follow. Squinting eyes peer through gossamer curtains, impatiently waiting in anticipation, a noonday rendezvous. A whispered exchange in the cooling breeze of open door, exciting the senses. Climax…words uttered in the chilled heat of passion, echoing through the halls….. “Who ordered this freakin’ Pizza?” John G. Lawless 2/1/2015 *with apologies to……

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Date: 2/1/2015 12:38:00 PM
I didn't see that coming and your title was really impish.. what a fun ride.. i'll have that pizza, john!.. huggs
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Date: 2/1/2015 8:17:00 AM
Oh I love the twist at the end of this poem - was so enjoying the wonderful imagery - the ending made me laugh out loud! A 7 from me:-) hugs Jan xxx
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Jan Allison
Date: 2/1/2015 8:24:00 AM
Oh I hope Armand returns to us soon I do so miss his wonderful writes:-( Hugs Jan xxx
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John Lawless
Date: 2/1/2015 8:21:00 AM
Thanks Jan, I was playing with the title after reading Maurice's poem of the same title. There have been a few times when I've had to "get the door" in less than full attire.
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