a woman at a ball, whose intent is less than honorable

diaphanous silk blushes red

against her tight bodice

and flows along sleek, ivory arms. 

her charms diffuse aether-

airy seduction. 

fair maiden? 

 

her movement draws center the room

with her enticing saunter. 

stares drip

 

from panting eyes.  attention titillates-

purposeful giggles and smiles,

her womanly wiles. 

 

suitors rush to pleasure

with increased pressure,

and hushed, erotic, salacious susurrus. 

 

her face a veil-

hidden lies behind lust-filled eyes.

fair maiden? 

          no, slattern! maidenhead long departed.