POETRY | EROTICA
The Stirrings
Observations at an ocean-front bar
The wind whispers softly
across grey-tinged black hair
as the sun dances across
a tanned figure lounging
sunglasses perched
upon a Romanesque nose
You don’t seem to notice
the attraction you are stirring
the stirrings within
those long legs stretching
then crossing, the close lean-ins
baring nearly all
Ahhhs are released
from ruby lipsticked lips
as you twist to one side
abs ripple like drops of mercury
on a sizzlin’ hot day
thin bronze fingers reach for a glass
Offerings come from every direction
burgundy casting irises in sunlight
a mint julep handed with delicate care
margaritas of all flavors dance about you
but you accept only your glass
a perfectly stirred martini
©2020 Lori Carlson. All rights reserved.
Lori Carlson writes poetry, fiction, articles and personal essays. Most of her topics are centered around Relationships, Spirituality, Life Lessons, Mental Health, and the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to writing for The Rebel Poets Society, Lori also writes for sixteen other publications here on Medium. You can view her personal Medium blog here.
