She Is Beautiful
SHE IS BEAUTIFUL
when she walked in
I didn't look up
when I turned to my right
she appeared
the first thing I noticed
was her left cheek
and in that small glimpse
I saw her in psychic fantasy
vibrant waves flowing toward me
and I knew
SHE IS BEAUTIFUL
when I looked again
she was dancing
and
I stared at her
the second thing I noticed
was her face
wearing the wealth of years
and I thought
she is not as young
as I had imagined
when I looked again
she was staring at me
the third thing I noticed
was her mind
spilling insecurity
across the bar
and I thought
how sad it is
to listen to her doubts
wounding her natural grace
so I told her
that I knew
SHE IS BEAUTIFUL
the next thing I noticed
was my body
rising flush
with blood warm skin
and I felt desire
tempered by prudence
confidence
blended with anxiety
she asked for a glass of wine
and I gave it to her
she asked for my name
and I gave it to her
she asked for my name again
but I had no more to give
when she said goodnight
I kissed her left cheek
she seemed confused
and I wonder
what story
she will tell
to herself
to others
but I hope
she will know
SHE IS BEAUTIFUL
Copyright © Ian Be | Year Posted 2016
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