Inappropriate Attire

It is the evening I have waited for, 
stiletto heels three inches high adorned my feet,
real nylons hung from garters beneath a
skin tight, leather skirt of maraschino cherry-red.
A blouse of white silk, with a cascade of ruffles,
played peek-a-boo with my décolletage.
Outdoors, the rain pounded the asphalt  
making the reality of his arrival even more bizarre.
A Harley barrels into the driveway.
Apparently, he thinks 
he is Marlon Brando
and I am Stella?

I stand on the porch, a black umbrella
covering my new do, and watch as he
saunters through the puddles on the concrete walk.
The color of the umbrella my only 
non-incongruent element in the frame, the scene made.
His smile was like a box of Chiclet's
on his clean shaven face.
He kisses me.

I lick the raindrop
from the tip of his Roman nose
and take hold of his Russian fingers.
He tosses my umbrella on the porch,
throws his black leather jacket over my shoulders,
lifts me off my feet, and carries me to the bike.

The sun breaks through the clouds and the rain stops,
just in time for the neighbors to glare at the sight of my legs 
reflecting on the bikes chrome work.
Shake their respective heads
and donate a few wolf whistles.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
February 14, 2014 at 10:10 AM
Word painting. Nice work.
Davis Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 3:51 PM
Debbie The descriptions and imagery you use in this write makes the reader feel like they are right there with you. Nice job thanks for the congrats on my Eyeful Of Emotions poem
Konos Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 5:41 AM
The only thing holding me tighter than his arms were those garters. Don't you just love men.. That's a wow wow Debbie..
A  Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 12:08 AM
cool
Sirak Avatar
June 29, 2013 at 5:38 AM
What a wonderful poem. You described the scene so perfectly that the readers could have been witnesses. Congrats on your win.
Gildersleeve Avatar
June 28, 2013 at 3:31 PM
I enjoyed this read. A well deserved win. Congrats! Warm Smiles, Connie
Posey Avatar
June 27, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Congrats, Debbie. Long, low whistles to ya...Jake
Chircop Avatar
June 26, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Jmmmmm hmmmmmm...Lovely ..sexy sweet and charming you are..I loved your creative post dear ma : )..Going to my favourites
Onclaud Avatar
June 26, 2013 at 8:53 AM
devilishly charming that deserves a big hoot!.. conggrats on your stunning win, debbie..:) huggs
Thomas Avatar
June 26, 2013 at 8:36 AM
Love it!!!!...everyword:0) congratulations, debbie, very descriptive. Enjoyed reading your work...
Poet Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 1:03 PM
Hmmmmmmm.......
Gorelick Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 8:35 AM
What a ride..whew! Love it. BG
Manassian Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 7:17 AM
WOW! WOW! WOW! I saw it all in my head, Debbie! Way to go....LOVE the purr of a Harley and the attire...well! The whistles were well deserved. Hugs!
Nair Avatar
June 21, 2013 at 11:15 PM
This is very interesting, Debbie, and thank you so much for the placement you gave me!! Jag
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