Dancing Desire

Only a glance, and
her image seared my mind.
Promise stained lips in coy little smile...
voluptuous hips stretching her skirt
A hint of a cleavage drew my eyes
Beguiling, oh, how she beguiled!
 
I could see her now
in the swirl of my drink
Suddenly, a suspicious silence
a collective inhale…then bated breath
I looked up...and there she was
staring at me…
 
Everything outside her sphere
blurred in her flames as
she moved towards me,
her eyes sent their flares
desire dancing her dare
 
I sensed the heat,
but despite the
warning signs, like
a love-struck moth,
I threw caution to the wind
and flew into her fire.

A Callman Collaboration
Paul Callus and Eileen Manassian
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 11/11/2018 6:22:00 PM
Hello Eileen,you both did a wonderful job working on this poem.Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 10/29/2018 6:45:00 PM
This is a wonderful collab guys, you really brought the heat on this one, always a pleasure to read you two. If you don't mind checking out my new song Eileen I would appreciate it, My heart has found a home with music and vocal, thx John
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Date: 10/29/2018 12:43:00 AM
A passionate collaboration, executed by two poetic minds on fire! ( Definitely took two to tango in perfect timing, tone and technique!)
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Date: 10/28/2018 10:11:00 AM
Hi Eileen, hugs Rick.
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Date: 10/27/2018 3:27:00 AM
Hi Eileen, this is such an excellent collaboration, written by two very talented poets. Each brings their skills to the table and an amazing piece of poetry is set before us. Two become one in a seamlessly wonderful write. You both use the full scope of the free verse form to build up a sensual piece, your words painting such a beautiful living canvas. I salute you both. This is a fave. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 10/25/2018 1:45:00 PM
Hi Eileen, this is a unique way of expressing the desires which dance around us. Unique and incredible
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Date: 10/25/2018 11:45:00 AM
I didn't know the Dirty Dancing movie had a sequel. I certainly had the "time of my life". Fire. :)
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Date: 10/24/2018 9:43:00 PM
You don't so much collborate but fizz and crackle. Fiery write, hot stuff, love it. Viv
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Date: 10/20/2018 11:20:00 AM
What great passion from you both, congratulations for such a great collaboration...
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Date: 10/19/2018 4:57:00 PM
I’m glad such an encounter as you’ve supposed never made it thus far with me, for I surely would have expired. Well done! But is it legal?
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Date: 10/18/2018 10:19:00 PM
A 'Callman' collab it is...a very very hot one too...love & light my friends...^WW^
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/19/2018 1:31:00 PM
Thank you for your visit and comment, WW. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.
Date: 10/15/2018 5:30:00 AM
Great collaboration between you two... Flying into the fire can sometimes be the best things...
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/19/2018 1:26:00 PM
Thank you, Silent One. Sometimes it's the flames that bring life into a numb soul. Insightful comment.
Date: 10/13/2018 9:27:00 AM
The Warrior Princess and King have brought the heat with this smouldering piece. Well done, hugs Rick.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/19/2018 1:26:00 PM
Thanks for the visit, Richard. What would life be without the joy of poetry...the ability to live, for a brief moment, an alternate life. Thanks for the visit.
Date: 10/13/2018 7:56:00 AM
Oh, how you beguiled me with your seductive contribution, Eileen!:) It is only fair to mention that most of this poem is fruit of your labor, my friend! My lines were just a spark..nothing when compared to the flames your words and accompanying picture project. Thank you for putting up with me:) Hugs // paul
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/19/2018 1:25:00 PM
It's always and forever will be my pleasure to work with you, Paul. Having met you in person also adds a dimension that makes Callman work so well. :) Thank you for being such a wonderful collaborator. Sending love to the family. I'm longing for another visit to enchanting Malta.
Date: 10/12/2018 2:06:00 PM
My goodness, this is sizzling hot, and I love the ending, "threw caution to the wind and flew into her fire" ... very nice, both of you. You two always work well together!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/19/2018 1:23:00 PM
Thanks, Becca. Yes, Paul and I write well together. I enjoy writing with him. He sends me a prompt and then I work on it and he polishes it off. :) Good way to collab. Thanks for the visit. :)
Date: 10/11/2018 10:51:00 AM
This was beautiful and alluring. You two work so well together. Bravo for this wonderful offering of love and desire.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/12/2018 11:55:00 AM
Thank you, Chris. Writing with Paul is a pure pleasure for me. He always sends me something and lets me build on his thoughts. My dream is to publish a book of our collabs. One can dream...Thanks ever so much for the visit. Will be by to visit you soon. Hugs
Date: 10/11/2018 1:26:00 AM
Brilliant collaboration Eileen and Paul. Tom.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/12/2018 11:57:00 AM
Thanks, Tom. I appreciate the time you took out of your day to read and comment. I'm touched.
Date: 10/10/2018 11:50:00 PM
lustful image/// this glaring is flaring all through manly mind
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/12/2018 11:58:00 AM
Mahtab...that's a beautiful name. It means moonbeam in Persian. Thanks for your visit to my work. I appreciate it.
Date: 10/10/2018 11:33:00 PM
What a treat from both of you! I adored this sultry piece. You make an excellent team! : )
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/12/2018 11:59:00 AM
Thanks, Connie. Paul is a wonderful collaborator. He is a mentor. I have much to learn from him. I'm grateful that he enjoys writing with me as well. Though we mostly write rhyming poetry, this time we decided to try some free style. Will be by to visit you soon. Hugs
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