In a Moment

I. Solidarity

Without a common language, all we had was a stare
Yet a mere head nod opened an entire conversation
In the silent gesture there was the keen recognition
Of a fellow traveler, badged with the burden of loss
The sour journeys we'd taken to get to this place
The consolation of each other's presence assuaged all
We looked around at the others,
We realized: together we would stand.

II. Seduction

Without a single word, we reached an understanding
Intertwined with searching glances
Imperceptible pursing of lips
Involuntary flicks of the tongue
We would soon be wrapped in each other
Soon
Without a doubt
The rest was waiting
We looked at each other,
We realized: the game was on.

In a Moment, a playlist

A soundtrack for this note. (spotify version)

• Instant Love by Leon Ware and Minnie Riperton
• The Look of Love by Dionne Warwick
• It Only Took A Minute by Rachelle Ferrell
• The Meetin' by Oliver Nelson
• Playing Your Game, Baby by Barry White

See previously Close Contact

File under: culture, observation, perception, relationships, poetry, toli

Writing log: February 21, 2022