In Silhouette

[Dark Muse]

In Silhouette

Caught within the descending light
I was memorized by the veil of mystery,
how strange a thing, I could not avert my gaze
while I could see nothing but a shadow
outlined against the setting sky,
how natural an enchantress woman can be
drawing me to this illusion of beauty
that I cannot see.

But how fine her lines are shaped
beneath the halo which burns in red
along the outer fringe, a subtle warning
I should retreat yet I am fixed
with the desire to know, and yet
even while I seek to penetrate beyond
the shadows I could not bare to see
and have the sorcery of the unknown
shattered.

So I have been witched by only
the outline of her hips,
and poised angle of the body,
but ever can one be more naked
then when one is cast against the back light
with only the shape of the body in highlight.

Too soon in the fading embers like
an apparition she will be gone,
and yet I never saw a face,
my heart will continue to race at the
memory of being entrapped
within a woman's silhouette.

[hillwalker]

Thought-provoking as ever - the power of imagination, and quite often seduction is more effective when much remains hidden. Another imaginative piece of writing.

Just one typo leapt off the screen - L3 - should that be 'avert my gaze' ?

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[Dark Muse]

Thank you, and yes it should, thanks.

[Bar22do]

DM, this is outstanding, and already on the second page? how come?
I always read, when catching up, what gems might be hidden in the pages gone by... today I found yours... and thanks for its utter beauty. Bar

[adityasam]

Your description of the scene was standout. Also you maintained the rhythm very well. Awesome work. Keep it up!

[Dark Muse]

Thank you! Wow this forum must have been busy, I just posted it yesterday and it already ended up on the 2nd page?

Well I thank you for finding it.