Tis of the Heart
He, a gruff and rugged man,
like rasped aged wood, the contours
barely discernible beneath the crust,
yet under skin a heart like any man,
beguiled by the delicate line of woman.
His coat of trail dust, clouded when he moved,
and whiskey shots went down without a grimace,
as potent as it was, could melt metal;
and as she passed his heart stilled,
as if to miss a beat.
His eyes were clear blue,
like the midday endless expanse of sky,
not clouded by imperfection but crystal clean,
and they followed her eloquent sway,
as she cleared the tables.
None thought a chance with this beauty,
and not a word was uttered to that avail,
yet a room of eyes were fixed
upon each curve and mold of the goddess woman,
in breathless awe they sat.
His bottle gurgled another pour,
the amber rich tonic swished to still,
and he slammed it down, as if for courage,
when she glided by to pick up his glass,
his heart bursting for words.
She leaned over, her ample breasts like heaven’s gate,
and his eyes met hers, and time withdrew from life,
as she smiled, an unlikely fate,
“buy me a drink?’ she said, so warmly,
and his heart fell to racing like a bullock mad.
‘Why yes, I’d like that,’ he said in a gentle voice,
the room of gaping mouths, frozen.
Tony DeLorger © 2017
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Your poetic words placed me on the scene and I could see the things that went on.
Glad it captured your imagination Rasma. Take care.
Ahh…the tale of a hard man, melting under a moment of sunshine from the smile of a beautiful lady – nice telling Tony, very nice indeed
Thanks Ralph, yes we are putty in their hands. Lol. Glad you enjoyed it.
There is only one man who draws the lady close. Excellent imagery, Tony.
Glad you enjoyed it Phyllis. take care.
A nicely woven tale. It is still possible for gruff and rugged older men to attract the pretty women. Good work, Tony.
Glad you enjoyed it John; attraction is a funny thing, often beyond our understanding. Cheers!
I can really appreciate this piece Tony
Glad you do Clive, and I appreciated your comment my friend. Cheers!