Strangers From Across the Room

Strangers from across the room
in a crowded reception hall,
somehow catch each other's eyes
and in rapture they both fall.

Coquettish smile meets sinister grin,
all other guests becoming a blur;
mystery blends with a touch of intrigue
foreshadowing what might next occur.

Social distractions interfere
and their gaze gets lost in the crowd;
they wander and mingle, pretending to care
but their thoughts are high on a cloud.

Fate plays her kismet card
and they finally meet face to face;
neither one of them utters a word
as they duck into a private place.

Buttons unbutton; zippers unzip;
moaning they try to suppress -
eager to give everything that they have,
carnal knowledge is a success.

Totally exhausted, with smiles on their face,
they slowly reassemble their attire;
one last kiss, with nary a word,
back to the proceedings they retire.

Strangers from across the room,
once again their eyes do meet;
he winks at her; she smiles at him,
and he steps out onto the street.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Pettit Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Nice way to describe a quickie. Way to go, Joe!
Brown Avatar
February 10, 2012 at 8:28 AM
I enjoyed reading your excellent poetry today Joe. Thank you for sharing it. I hope you have an amazing weekend. Love, Carol
Berborodov Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 2:29 PM
You are brilliant, Joe.
Williams Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 1:19 PM
Brilliant story, beautifully told. Especially love the 2nd stanza. I enjoyed this
Aul Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Really good write.....George
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