Baffling
supple body in a white nightshirt
that slips from a round pink shoulder
caressing the sweet willfulness
of a plump waist
her peasant face shining, over stimulated
full cheeks that cushion light
mud brown eyes, ornate longing
lower lip near quivering
silent fear or wicked curiosity?
breasts expansive
yearning flesh
delicate seduction
soft hand reclaiming a goblet
yielding obedience
telling me, "I was fully alive once too!"
note pad away
what melts into me?
that goes outside the frame
that ought to be known
Rubens' painting
uncommon intimacy
tucked into dark corners
beating heart heavy
like my stroked steps
that whisper to the ground
eager to learn her mystery
Poem composed: February 4, 2021
Revised: April 15, 2021
Sensual Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Charlotte Puddifoot
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