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Le Beguin.
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Le Beguin. |
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cinnabar Junior Member
since 2006-03-10
Posts 33Lot et Garonne, France. |
Through the crowded hum of diners In that restaurant, that day, My eyes caught yours, held them briefly, And then flicked, foolishly, away. Caught them, held them longer, Neck burning, I flicked away again. Suddenly the room seemed much too hot; Was it then it happened? Was it then? A space between the tables, made For dancing, seemed big enough for two. I excused myself from my companions, And glanced across the hubbub, back at you. A slow and easy rumba, 'Begin the Beguin', Had started, from the direction of the band. Heart thumping, I threaded the universe Between us, and held out a nervous hand. You didn't speak, but blushed, and looked down Shyly, with great interest, at your toes. An eternity or two went by, until you smiled, Pushed back your chair, and rose. You were a flute, a silver reed in my arms, With the slow, sweet tune unfolding; My hand in the small of your perfect back, Our bodies tentatively moulding. As the music made our bellies brush, I knew that you could feel me press. I didn't care, for all that I could Ever want, was there, beneath The thin silk fabric of your dress. No-one seemed to notice our solitary dance; There was a shield around us, I suppose; Like the satin petals that protect and hide The secret, inner mystery of the rose. And as we dipped and swayed, beguiled, While I held your slender, tender sheaf, I prayed that the music would never end, And that we would be the last to leave. --- The music plays on, Quieter now, but just as sweet. I am still dancing. --- (A beguin, in French, is a sudden infatuation). |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
And, I too am still dancing... as the melody of 'Begin the Beguin' plays softly in my mind. This is a wonderful read! A keeper for my library. Your imagery is impeccable. I shall have that song in my head for a long time to come. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
sensually and poetically a thing of beauty! miscellanea |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh Michael! This is just delightful. I love it that your Beguin goes on. |
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cinnabar Junior Member
since 2006-03-10
Posts 33Lot et Garonne, France. |
Thank you so much. I can't take all the credit though. I owe a lot of my writing to her. I wonder where she is now? Michael. |
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