This was the game
They both longed to win and lose

They were both fresh and spruce
From steaming bath, steaming shower
Fragrant gels and sprays

Some garments freshly laundered,
Starched,
Some brand new from the outfitters

They faced each other coyly
Across the round table
He took the pack from its silver case

“I’ll deal” he whispered

They took their hands
They had both high and low,
All suits

**
The cards turned up a perfect alternation

First loss was his, his two of Spades,
off with his shoes
It gave her a sense of control
And put her at ease
About her partner having
Made the first step

Next loss was hers, her three of Hearts
Gleaming lacquered stilettos
Matching his suedes

Next his, a four of Clubs
Some quivering hesitation
As he unbuttoned his jacket

A blush with her losing five of Diamonds
Suspense as the discarded top
Was held for those tantalizing seconds
Over her head
Followed by a beam of confidence

A heavy breath with his six of Spades
A crisp poplin shirt laid down

Proud bravado with her seven of Clubs
Deft ease with the zip of her skirt

Mounting desire with his seven of Diamonds
Feet now bare

Adrenalin rush with her eight of Hearts
Her blouse embracing his shirt

Passion simmering with his nine of Spades
Undoing his trouser belt
And lowering them
For limbs’ lovely revelation

The ten of Diamonds for her Stockings
In call and response

The Jack of Hearts, off with his singlet

The Queen of Diamonds her bra

The King of Hearts his briefs

The Queen of Hearts her briefs

The ace superfluous –
They found that in their fulfillment

Tweet

Comments on this poem/writing:

Click here to read other Poems by David Russell

Copyright©2017-1999 by Rebecca R. Hammack

COPYRIGHT NOTICE: All Rights Reserved.   No part of this website, including all pictures and written words,  may be reproduced or copied in any manner from this website without  permission of the original author of the work.  All poetry and pictures herein remain the sole property of the original author and/or copyright owner.  All poetry on this website has been submitted by the original author of the work. To contact any author of the work please e-mail: dreamer@dreamersreality.com  so the proper person may be notified.