Night of Love In Andalusia

I lounge lazily on my deck chair 
up high in the spacious loggia 
loafing the time away, patient, waiting..... 

The ocean ebbs into the small bay 
as the sun sets far away over the horizon. 
From below electric lights flash on  
one by one and guitars are strummed. 
The smell of paella wafts up  
towards my rumbling stomach, 
but I sit on, unmoved, immobile, waiting. 

The summer heat is scarcely relieved 
by the faint ocean breeze.  Salty sweat 
runs down my unshaven face,  
a welcome taste as my tongue licks 
the sides of my parched lips. 

The murmur of people reaches me. 
She has arrived and the guitars sing.
So does my heart as I behold my wife.
Slowly she pirouettes on her dainty toes, 
her skirt resembling a veronica, 
like a cape that baits the bull 
in a Spanish bloody arena. 

I cannot see her red, red lips 
that taste like lavender in height of summer, 
I can just barely make out her silhouette, 
her sexual curves, her lithe footing, 
her inviting mien, her head held high, 
a proud senora dancing just for love. 
Soon the dance will end and I... 
why I just wait till she'll come to me, 
in the dark cover of the night. 
with a tequila and a night of love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Crabtree Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 5:58 PM
Another masterpiece, Victor. I love the way this is presented. :) Peace, Angie
Roper Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 11:06 AM
Love it, Victor, I too see those silhouettes .. Great write.. Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
September 19, 2020 at 7:55 AM
what an intoxicating poem the imagery is so vivid, a beautiful romantic and sensual poem Victor:-) hugs jan xx
Daniel Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 11:11 PM
Great imagery with the romance of waiting, Victor:) musical genius:)
Buehler Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 9:41 PM
Love the way you wove a romantic tale with music, beautiful sights and atmosphere. Wonderful!
Roper Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 5:57 PM
Like always great imagery , write,and great feeling
Rodrigues Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 5:05 PM
Very nice, Victor!
Andresen Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 11:28 AM
- There is no doubt that Andalucía is created for experience, culture & romance, Victor - Beautifully written :). Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Turner Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 7:16 AM
I believe I heard the clicking of castanets, Victor. Very descriptive and enjoyable read, my friend.
Pandit Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 4:36 AM
Enchanting write, Victor. A story reminiscing in sweet verses of love. Superbly done, as always.
Cunningham Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 1:20 AM
Had some happy holidays in Spain Victor, you brought those memories flooding back. Well written. Tom
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