Short Sylphlike Poems

He appeared gently from the shadow,
hovered for a moment;
then slowly slid his willowy fingers
across hers;
beyond her palm,
damp with perspiration,
to rest on her sylphlike wrist;
where he measured her pulse.
It had risen,
slightly,
but not yet enough;
it would,
when she opened her eyes.
He waited patiently
he had all the time in the world,
she did not....

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THE SECRET WITHIN

Eyes
-	dark, seductive
   Glancing at each face 
   with the hint of a smile 

Body
-	 sylphlike splendor
   Floating like an ocean liner
   on calm seas at twilight

She is the center of attention
   gliding effortlessly
   across the room.

Men drawn in by those hypnotic eyes.
What secret do they hold?

Beneath that lush exterior
   is a drag queen I am told.

                                Marion Sheridan...

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