She Passes Every Day

she passes every day

she strolls
golden liquid
afternoon dance along
the broad streets
ancient trees drop dappled shade
from green hushing leaves

The Girl From Ipanema
plays from her pores
swirls  about her hips.
she glides over the smooth cobbles
steps in time to the rolls
of an ancient sea

eyes follow, speculate
cast nets of wondering
try to capture her truth
yet none can see the fire 
through the ice
a mask of calm belies all heat
but for her afternoon dance
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
November 8, 2017 at 10:08 PM
Hi Patricia, charming poem.
Cresswell Avatar
November 8, 2017 at 11:27 PM
Thank you Line.
Sivey Avatar
November 8, 2017 at 5:54 PM
This is a truly beautiful piece about a beautiful woman in truth dancing on a cobblestone street! I really loved your delightful poem here this evening! You have certainly brought me a smile by your tender words of encouragement, through her friendly scamper! What a brilliant write, Great work!!
Cresswell Avatar
November 8, 2017 at 6:18 PM
Thank you Russell.
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