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Desperado

The frigid night releases Desperado who slides between the sheets. Ever-so-slowly she glides her toes toward her lover who snores & sleeps. The rise & fall of his sinewy chest gives courage to her plan - which is to snuggle ever-so-close to the heat rolling off her man. If her mission is successful and temptation can be tamed; frozen feet, ever-so-cold will thaw and live again. So, stealthily, silently slides her toe in search of its chosen need. While unsuspecting Romeo lies in slumber’s sweet flower & weed. Under the covers in darkness Desperado surrounds her foe. Both love and hate beguile her as she tries not-too-far to go. Those feet on that sightless journey do find the prize they seek. And ever-so-greedy they scurry to the source of that slumbering heat. A VOICE EVER-LOUD in the darkness SHATTERS the still of the night. Desperado’s frozen caresses have given him such-of-a-fright ! . . . . ! . . .(pause). . . . ! . . . . After a time there is slumber. The oh!-so-frigid will go. Once again he lies snoring & sleeping. as he snuggles his Desperado.

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Date: 6/8/2017 6:29:00 PM
Lovely poetry! Are you also a writer? You strike me as one! Enjoy your day/night
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Annette Gagliardi
Date: 6/15/2017 1:44:00 PM
Hi White Wolf, Yes. I have two children's books published and offer an author website: annettegagliardi.com - Am trying to get two other youth books published - making the rounds, and a couple poetry chapbooks. Seems excessive, probably, but that's me. I'm so glad you like my poem and thanks for commenting.

Book: Shattered Sighs