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virtuoso
08-15-2013, 12:51 PM
Standing in the wings, on the periphery

of her cultivated world, inhibited only by

station and space, my head slowly spins

into her orbit, my eye lids twitch nervously,

my titillated ears vibrate, my hands tremble,

inner being disassembles, kneeling in deep

contrition, my flattering pose, covered by

plebeian skin, without merit or standing,

not in her purview, goes unnoticed.

Straining to capture a meaningful memento

of her regal essence, if but a quick glance,

token gesture, two or three words spoken

in jest, but, alas, no comely features with

which to attract even a passing stare.

Shriveling in her presence, my net value

laid bare. On my crown, a matted toupee,

a disheveled mound of bristled fibers.

No sterling jewelry to sparkle in her

turquoise eyes. On my wrist, a cheap

sports watch with a plastic band. My

colloquial speech contains no majestic

refrain, her delicate drums to tap, and

no rhythmic cadence, her cochlear bands

to serenade. Enwrapping my taut

form, the trappings of a commoner.

No velvet suit or silk cuffs, her refined

fingers to address; no cashmere

slacks, only a stiff pair of unpleated

Dockers to brush up against her

glimmering, polished legs. But, at

my lowly base, a pair of Dolce &

Gabanna wingtips, exuding a waxy

shine, casting an enthralling glare,

a magical spell with which to cloud

her discerning eyes, and to dissuade

her genteel mind. With one lengthy

stride, I introduce my intentions. Her

condescending eyes now peel away

my pretentious threads, and, with an

outstretched hand, beckons me to

her side, presses me against her

throbbing bosom. The lurid dance

begins, ending only after the darkness

filters the floss of my wingtips from

her dilated eyes.



Side Effects of Love

Your rosebush teamed with blossoms
I pruned your entreating limbs
Your fragrance drew me closer
To the prickly thorns



A dodoitsu to warn the beguiled groom.








Mysterious Bride

anteroom shrouds mystery
mirror glints alter ego
groom stands in shadow
hoping mask to sheer




A dodoitsu to serenade the mysterious bride.





Love

Leaving the nest
On fealty's breast
Voluptuous crest
Eleusinian test


An acrostic poem on love.




My Aging Wife

as aged-wine's flavor does grow
many girdles graced your cask
as short shelf life of apples
your rotting core stinks



A final dodoitsu on your aging wife.