elegance

the brush of long fingers
across the curve
of a cheek

a pensive, measuring gaze
peering deep
into the soul

the tucking away
of an errant curl
behind a naked, vulnerable ear

small minute adjustments
of silky ties
that bind

the moving of a hand
or a foot
just so
of a body
carefully displayed

a quiet command
voiced in an ear
sparse in words
rich in content

a simple blindfold
given
and received
without one word

elegant things
elegant possibilities

elegance.

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