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

[John the Baptist]

I must wonder if the martini was shaken, not stirred. If so, don't anger him.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've never had a martini, but thanks John, for the advice. I didn't know there was a difference.

[John the Baptist]

Think James Bond.

[W. Barrett Munn]

Something about this reminds me of Carly Simon and “You’re So Vain”. Maybe because there is rhyme in arrogance and glance.
(With martini in hand,
thousand dollar suit
and arrogance
of a come hither glance)

Sorry, couldn’t help myself
Winston

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your interpretation is just that - your interpretation. No offense, no apology needed! Thank you, Winston!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Sounds like a fascination of intoxication too sweet to refuse. They used to serve mint juleps in these parts...sugar water, peppermint leaves, a few drops of lemon or lime and the rest Kentucky bourbon. I no longer imbibe. When I did drink I drank Kentucky bourbon (Maker's Mark) neat. Those Jimmy Choo shoes are going to cost him. I've heard the Devil wears Prada.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've never had a mint julep. Bourbon sounds mighty strong for me, better make mine an amaretto sour - the almond liquor with the cherry, mentioned above. As for the shoes, at 5'11" I make a concentrated effort not to go higher than two, maybe three inches. What girl wouldn't be thrilled wearing Jimmy Choo on her feet? Lol, he'll buy them, trust me! Thank you, Fabian!

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

As always, your writing is tastefully evocative, a tease as a prelude to the promise of something more. Very classy.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your presence here means much to me. Thank you, Linda!

[Ladysue]

The title drew me in and wow your poem didn’t disappoint. A well written seductive scene..

[Kelly Scheppers]

Ladysue, welcome to my page! Wow, thank you so much!

[Lorry]

Oh my my. I think I need a long cold shower after that Kelly. And no, I won't be doing the naughty in there, so get that out your head. I haven't played with the rubber ducky in years and well you know it. 😊
What is it about women biting cherries that make guys, and by guys I mean me, go weak at the knees and have some very 50 shades of naughty thoughts? 😊

[Kelly Scheppers]

"...and by guys I mean me." Oh my God, how funny!!! You REALLY don't want me to elaborate on that HERE, do you? You're too much, just too much, my 50 shades of wonderful, friend! Thank you, Lorry!!

[Lorry]

All guys are the same, but I'm the only one living in my head. And so far, its only me going to the bad fire, you were only reading 😊

[Ken Simm.]

This has quite simply stirred not shaken me. Not that I know how to be so smooth.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I have no doubt you are the epitome of smooth, Ken. Thank you!