Introduction To a Goddess of Old Soho

She slipped into the single’s club, where an assortment of horny guys and lonely hearts had assembled. Some were there hoping to find that "special" someone and some had come to chase away the blues, tinkling ice in cocktail glasses soon to be refilled. Others, who might be labeled commitment phobic, had simply come to case the place for an easy lay. Swinging svelte, mini-skirted hips lasciviously, she strutted over to the counter on legs that looked their longest and most shapely from being hoisted on high red heels. Every pair of eyes was trained on her. Some in the club gawked with eyes that hid beneath mascara-painted lashes, flitting envy. Others leered with pupils dilating lust from ogling the two soft protrusions in her tight white turtleneck. Then with pink champagne in hand, the goddess turned and surveyed her audience, most of whom by now had looked away. One remained, mesmerized, with eyes riveted on her. He quivered when she caught his gaze and strolled over to where he sat. As she approached, he marveled at her face - the chiseled cheekbones strong and high, the dark eyes, luminescent and immense, and curiously, an upturned nose so delicate it seemed almost too perfect, like one acquired from a sculptor’s hands. He gulped when she asked him for a dance, and as he asked this intriguing lady’s name, he wondered at the timbre of her voice, so provocative and low as she tossed dark brown locks and said seductively, “My name is Lola. L-O-L-A , Lola.” Inspired by an old song from the 70's and used now for Skat's the Premiere Contest number 10 Poetry Contest
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Duncan Avatar
June 4, 2017 at 6:04 PM
Love that song. Great poem. My Shattered Dreaming is line 2 & 30th one down :)
Arnone Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 1:00 PM
I knew you were going to do that (Lola)! Excellent poem, Andrea. One thing (isn't there always): I can't see her/him covered up in a white turtleneck.... ;-)
A  Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 9:34 AM
Andrea, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by my blog "SEIZE THE DAY." Celebrate with me. WUV **SKAT**
A   Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 9:29 AM
sweet win...pd
Nance Avatar
June 6, 2014 at 5:30 PM
You had me hooked! what a story, I can see it to perfection, I love the way you write, you are the perfect painter of words, Well done :)
Callus Avatar
June 6, 2014 at 4:48 PM
Ahhhh such creativity! Immensely enjoyed; did not want it to end! Can well remember The Kinks and Lola who was a transvestite. // Congrats on a deserved top podium. // paul
Sietesantos Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 7:01 AM
Such a beautiful, creative, and enjoyable write. Congratulations on another well-deserved win!
Allison Avatar
June 5, 2014 at 5:11 AM
Brilliant - a well deserved winner! hugs Jan xxx
Halliday Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 11:29 PM
Oh No! Not Lola, L-O-L-A, Lola! Loved it. I think we were thinking along the same humorous lines about a transvestite.
Smith Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Congrats on a great much deserved win, Andrea!... I can see her so vividly!.... Arlene..
Palmer Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 10:51 AM
wonderful write and congrats on your win in the contest
Dorken Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 10:25 AM
Wonderful descriptions with clever words choices. As always. :)
Gasun Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 9:00 AM
A superb poem which deserved its superb win! My hearty congratulations my dearest friend Andrea! Hugs and cheers! love much always & 4ever, Leonora
Lamoureux Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 8:28 AM
I love it Andrea! Congrats!
Lindley Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 7:17 AM
A truly fantastic write my friend!!! Huge congrats on the win!!!!
A. Sharma Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 5:14 AM
Thats an awesome write indeed Andrea ,, worthy of top win ! congrats !
Roberts Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 12:31 AM
Great poem Andrea, congrats ....Seren
Walker  Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 11:31 PM
CONGRATULATIONS! Andrea, quite an imagination... Verlena
A   Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 9:57 AM
Andrea, love it..... Congratulations in "'Charlotte's Scorchers: Erotic/Sensual Poetry''...have a nice one... LUV LINDA
Jordan Avatar
December 8, 2013 at 11:19 AM
I loved this one when IO read it earlier. Fine writing! Congratulations... Jack
Gasun Avatar
December 8, 2013 at 10:41 AM
An excellent poem to the max my dear friend Andrea! So love it and thoroughly enjoyed! Thank u so much for sharing! My biggest hearty congratulations on your super win! Biggest hugs! love lots always, Leonora
Hamilton Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 7:38 PM
enjoyed reading this again Andrea congrats on win Shadow x smile hug
Jones Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Ahhh.this was awesome to read again...congratulations Andrea
Puddifoot Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 6:12 PM
andrea, this is certainly the best poem that you've entered in a contest of mine - flawlessly written, it really painted a vivid picture for me, I enjoyed it a lot - congrats on your win! :)
May Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM
congrats on a fine win Andrea
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