Taunt the Night

the taunting tinkle of her laughter
       pokes fun at the hushed silence
              and drowsy darknesss of the night 

              as though intended to mock  
                     a long expected, but unrespected, 
                             jealous eavesdropper behind the door

                            but something in her defiance
                                   soothes and assures him that,
                                          there's no need to worry,  it's alright.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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