Sensuous
Sensuous
It was our wedding night
He entered room, turned off the lights
Full moon was smiling outside
Eager to witness happenings inside
Like inquisitive peeping cousins,
Invading privacy, that was our right
You lifted my veil, shivers ran up my spine
What followed took me by surprise
Instead of going straight for the kill
Diving into me piercing the membrane
You assured I could take my time
In consummating union of marriage
Your strong fingers carressed my face
Gently explained would give me my space
Not to expect what romantic novels said
Would hurt for both; our first experience
Novices both at this esctatic life phase
Could wait, till all fears were put to rest
We slowly disrobed without a sound
Till our clothes lay heaped on the ground
Lay naked side by side, eyes meeting eyes
Bodies touching, kindling fire deep within
Guided by instinct fitted into each other pleasure
Far exceeding the pain that was feared
The moon disappeared under a cloud cover
Curiosity quelled, hid in shame; a voyeur
Pity missed out as we tried again and again
Exploring each other, fine tuning love game
Like violin playing music reaching new heights
Bodies had not known, could take such flights
Lily white bed linen, hibiscus red stained
Put away in the closet, replaced with fresh linen
Tried washing them out with the best detergent
But the marks forty-two years later, still remain
Babes in the woods then, a smile cannot contain
A reminder of our first night, groping in darkness
Pros now in creating new music with finesse