Musk

She may or may not
have sensed her ovulation;
neither did the men
whose heads
capriciously turned.
Their eyes pursuing
as she opened a path
through the turbid smoke
in the shadily lit club.
She sat down slowly;
her dance card empty.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rose  Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 12:37 PM
hmmm must have been that scent ! congrats on your win
Miller Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:16 AM
Thank you so much
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 8:38 AM
Diverting, Terry, cheers for the indulgence, Aloha William
Miller Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:16 AM
thank you.
Fowler Avatar
February 4, 2023 at 6:43 AM
Back with big congratulations on your win Terry! I like it even more this time I read it :)
Miller Avatar
June 7, 2023 at 4:16 AM
Thank you again Linda
Fowler Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 8:14 AM
So much implied...I agree with Janice. Nicely done! :)
Miller Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 8:48 AM
Hi Linda, thank you for visiting, and kind comment
Canerdy Avatar
January 14, 2023 at 6:24 AM
Terry, you have packed SO MUCH implied plot into these few lines. Janice
Miller Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 8:47 AM
Thank you, Janice
Goff Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 5:15 AM
Poetic realism Terry, well done!
Miller Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Thank you, James, for visiting and for your kind comment.
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