First Impressions

You walk across the restaurant, sit down

and fold your legs precisely so your dress

conceals the barest minimum.  Around

your shoulders, silkiest of wraps caress

one side, and wantonly slides off the other

to leave a naked arm spaghetti-strapped,

suggesting what might later be uncovered.

Your eyes meet mine, warm mysteries.  So apt

from what I know of you this point in time.

We speak of writing, theater, and Bach,

mingling voices, counterpoint sublime;

laughing undercurrents as we talk.

I want to say you needn't try so hard;

it hits me you're not trying...you just are.

Reviews

[FJ Davis]

A poet's perception creating or--at the very least--encouraging romance.
You have vividly described an alluring woman we (especially, the men) would certainly like to meet. Because of your obvious appreciation of her and her just "being" everything a man might want, you both come off well in this.

[Judy Ponceby]

Exquisitely rendered :)

[Tate Morgan]

That was sublime like drinking adrenaline

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

That last line rocks Joel.......absolutely rocks! Excellent!

[LA Lorena]

Very nice Joel! There is nothing quite like that very real, but rare and true chemistry that exists between two, that makes things so effortless. A most enjoyable read.

[ju]

you've used the word already- sublime. low key and effortless.