blindfold

are you adventurous
i whispered in your ear

i saw the answer
glistening
in your eyes
but you knew
i expected
a reply

the word yes slipped out
of your mouth
with a soft sigh

good
i whispered

i placed the black, velvety blindfold
over your eyes

taking you
into the warm, welcoming dark

my fingers caressed your neck
lingering lightly
over the rapid, frenetic pulse
in your neck
right
there

and then
the games
began.

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