Self-defeated

You walked in
Like falling stars
Not a soul did not wish
For a night in your arms

Your body spoke volumes
In a poetry all its own
Your smile shy and alluring
In a beguiling and knowing tone

You moved like water
Flowing and shifting
Reminders of other talents
Practiced in secret

Your vestments snug
Not a curve wasted
Nor a bulge unseen
With poise and class

Like perfection come to life
And dreams made real
Angel of mysteries
You seducer of men

Your scent like balsam
And a hint of honeysuckle
As you walk on by
A nod and a wink acknowledges me

I am real now
Not a fanciful memory
I have become
For you have seen me

O most beautiful thing
Shining so brightly
Stinking of pleasure
I am yours for the asking

Dare I approach
Will your flame burn me
Dare I speak
Will my voice crack

Are you not too beautiful
For one such as me
Or am I afraid of you
Gallant beauty

My heart stills
I turn around and walk away
Never seeing you
Disappointed at my absence