Drunk in Love

Drunk in love

photography by / Gabriele Rigon

 

 

with martini in hand

he stood poised,

wearing a come hither glance

like a well-worn suit.

 

dallying my Jimmy Choo heel

from a pedicured toe,

i bit the cherry

from its abbreviated stem,

pleasuring in the heady intoxication

of an almond liqueur.

 

it was the lure of his smile

that beguiled me,

the speared olive in the martini glass

that initiated the parting of lips

the embryonic tryst, of being

 

drunk in love.

 

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

nothing like a good martini to lure love, to assess love to give love...this is so tight and clever as to how you brought this scene to life,,,felt like I was there watching....so beautifully written....loved every word and all the images I could see....
Best, B

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've never tasted a martini, but I do not like olives! I've often wondered what the difference is to the taste of a very dry one, as opposed to a regular shot. Thank you, Betty!

[M]

Perhaps it was a James Bond fantasy driving your pen in alluring style. A well dressed man with a smile and a martini would be very hard to resist. And the Jimmy Choos again! I wonder what colour? No doubt they caused him to smile as well. A seductive poem.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think it was Cinderella that I acquired my taste in shoes from...and Carrie Bradshaw! Gimme Jimmy, in red! Thank you, Makhabat!

[andrew mitchell]

Lovely write Kelly, the photo and your words had me thinking of Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. They both fed off each others chemistry and alcohol is the perfect driver for the occasion. Delicious!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Two of my favorites right there! Grant was so debonair, and Hepburn was such a classy lady. It's hard to think of anyone today that comes close to that caliber of talent. Thanks for reading, Andrew!

[AYVID N]

He is seductive and he knows it. He plays his smile as an accomplished flutist. She is intoxicated doubly, with the delectable liquor and with his heady smile. It's a concoction for fatal attraction. This poem is perfect bliss to read.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It was fun to write, too. I think I fed off the vivacity of the photography, like I could almost hear the woman's laughter. Thank you, Divya!

[AYVID N]

You are so welcome dear Kelly.

[Pete]

wow. one to knock your head back. now that's one hangover worth having. this is surely how it starts. one sip and no turning back. she likes the finer things along the finest of all - sweet amour. fill 'em up at passion's bar. powerfully delightful as usual ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

...and she looks like my kind of party girl, too! Come sit beside me, Pete...the drinks are on me! Thank you, my friend!

[Pete]

drunk in love - sounds like a deadly combination to me ... :)

[willweb]

This almost has a James Bond feel to it and it feels very good. Always something beautiful flows from your pen Kelly. You are a shining gem in the crown of this site.

[Kelly Scheppers]

You are always the kind hearted one, Will. Thank you for the warmth your words bring me today. I've got to say, I'm liking that nod to James Bond! ; )

[Sami Khalil]

Steamy, hot, romantic. An example of romantic enticing. Gorgeous.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Hellooooo Sami! That little avatar makes me smile. Thank you!

[Sami Khalil]

It is a bird, a plane....You are welcome.

[Ted Kniffen]

Kelly:
I'm not sure there is anyone here that writes a more complete story in such few words. The scene is set succinctly ... outlined perfectly ... and sears itself in our memory ... I see it playing out completely.

After reading this, I too am drunk in love.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I appreciate that, Ted...thank you so very much!

[Coyote Poetry]

I want to be drunk in love again dear Kelly. I am foolish enough, just need a kind lady. One, who love jazz and the sea. I did enjoyed the poetry. Took me back to the days of when. I was loco. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, John. Keep looking for her - I know she's out there!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Kelly.

[Rania M]

Jimmy Choos are so very in vogue on here. Read a recent nice poem about stumbling in them so we stumble there and we revel in the same brand here. I love heady intoxicated love and wish to fall for it but I can't for some reason. I more often teeter. Nice one here though.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Rania, thank you so very much...and welcome to my page!