Lover

She sits.

Sits still, with back propped

against the headboard.

Her heart pounds as a hummingbird.

To her left is the male she adores.

The soft glow of the candles

Gives subtle outside to his profile,

His soft skin embracing the warm flecks of light

Stroking at his cheek.

Eyes closed and gently fluttering with dreams.

She stares in awe at this, her man,

So soundly sleeping beside her.

She looks outside to see the harsh

Weather of winter embracing the city streets.

Silently, he stirs and places a hand on her thigh,

She places her hand on his.

“My lady, My love.

Stay with me now, stay with me always.”

She smiles at his still closed eyes and

Parts with a kiss that she leaves on his cheek.

Back to her husband.

 

 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

You described place where lovers meet and separate.
“My lady, My love.
Stay with me now, stay with me always.”
Love loan demand payment that cannot be paid. I enjoyed the poem. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Jamestown]

Well written, these things happen unfortunately, feel terrible for the hubby,
pour fool, lol

[Harper Tate]

Thank you! One from a selection I had to write for my Kiss and Tell: Female Sexuality in American Poetry from 1960-2000 module at university!