Sultry Southern Summer

Sweltering warmth, the sweat on her brow, bare feet, summer’s eve Writing novels, living romances, the aromatic honeysuckle sways Torrid senses baking, the rays of sun, beaming on damp flesh On the gentile porch, Southern columns, historic moments Gentlemen whose ladies dawned petticoats in late May Brunette curly tendrils fell on rosy cheeks, is dreamy Imagining a romantic encounter, that hot afternoon Dashing Captain Henry, caused his way, riding Offering the lady, his rearing steed, accepted Riding through tall grass, hidden, no sight Lying, lusting, allowing warm seduction Arousing passions, barding novels Noetic the frivolous few hours Being adored by captains Sensual summers days My Henry who equals Guiltless fantasy Perfected man No blushing Initiating poetry and I ©2016 Bonnie Jennings. All Rights Reserved