Cat and Mouse

~ prelude to Trace's "Hearts Desire" ~

 

 

 

Blue eyes meet brown across the dimly lit room

a quick glance…just a glimpse

held for a heartbeat

as shy smiles are exchanged

 

She averts her eyes, studying the cocktail napkin

tucked neatly under her wine glass

 

Glancing up again

brown eyes have still held the gaze and his smile remains

She looks away

crossing and uncrossing her long legs

 

Not uncomfortable

….breathless…

 

Slowly lifting her wine glass to her lips, she looks over again

He is speaking with the bartender,

his sparkling brown eyes peeking through the waves of dark hair

boyishly falling across his forehead

 

Handsome

refined

a gentlemen

He glances back toward her

 

She looks away quickly

as perfectly painted nails stroke the long stem of her wine glass,

a fevered blush staining her cheeks

 

~ A cat and mouse game has begun ~

 

The butterflies have taken wing

starting in her throat

fluttering in her stomach

Tucking a long strand of gold hair behind a jeweled ear,

she looks up again

 

He’s gone!

 

A soft sigh is released from her berry lips

Disappointment

an unexplained hint of sadness

maybe next time

 

Suddenly

a red rose appears

next to her wine glass

 

Looking up

she is startled by those same brown eyes

"More wine?" he asks with a smile

 

 

Author's Note

Art by Fabian Perez
This is the prelude to Trace's "Hearts Desire"
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/TraceyB/1319422/#comment-3296431

Reviews

[Saddam]

A marvelous piece...A long poem but a whole story contain. I like this cat and mouse play because I am a part of it too. Mostly amazing moment is this
Looking up
she is startled by those same brown eyes
"More wine?" he asks with a smile
Wow.... I love this surprisingly appearence. Love this most.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ssadd. Trace has the man's perspective posted on his page. I hope you have a chance to read it :) Julie

[Scott Metro]

You captured so well the dance...the chase...the seduction.
Excellent writing..
Your role was defined with precision..kudos.

Scott

[MsJewel]

Thanks Scott. Trace and I are planning to write act 2 - coming soon :) Julie

[Scott Metro]

You're welcome Princess...
S.

[Laura Harrison]

What a wonderful, seductive tale! I love the way it ended :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your very sweet comment :) Julie

[Trace]

These two poems were so fun to write
the inner thoughts of each as the anticipation of meeting someone new
Her butterflies,,,, his insecurities
then the rose
and the smiles
and another glass of wine shared by friends

Julie my dearest friend....you make writing so fun
luv yay. Trace

[MsJewel]

I love writing with you too Trace. It is fun. To bad life and work seem to get in the way these days. We will have to find time to finish Act 2. :) Julie

[Devesh]

I felt like I was watching a James Bond movie! Your description was very vivid, makes for a very interesting read.( Sorry, but that's all you can expect a 17 year old to say :P). Thanks for sharing, nice job! :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your very kind comment :) Julie

[Devesh]

You're most welcome! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yea...the anticipation is seductive and enticing. She is coquettish and hopeful....then disappointed thinking he has disappeared. Having read Trace's poem, I know he is only out getting that rose....and oh what a wonderful chapter is beginning! Julie, this one rocks! Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much Lydi. Trace and I have decided to write Act 2. Coming soon. Hope all is well with you my friend. hugs, Julie