Casual Encounter

Casual encounter ends with a huge question/decision

The bar was crowded

The tables were shared

The liquor flowed freely

The attitude lax

 

The lights were low

The air was still cool

Sitting close was easy to do

Huddled together small talk

 

The time passed

The glasses tipped

The mood flirtatious

The tone carnal

 

Closing time came

Closing time went

A scramble for rides

To the next destination

 

A party at his house

A party for two

All thought animal instinct

All action reckless abandon

 

Fleet and furious encounter

Senses and thoughts dulled

Sleep came soon after

Drunken and deep

 

Morning arrives too soon

Splitting head moans

Sick stomach groans

Graceless search for clothes

 

He's still sleeping

She's slipping out

Taxi driver waiting

Regret drags her down

 

Weeks go by

Back to life as usual

Then realization strikes

No visit this month

 

What was his name?

Where was that house?

How could this happen?

Is it a choice or a child?

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Dean Kuch®]

Very, VERY powerful piece! Sure, a "one-night-stand" sounds extremely erotic and filled with passion...at first. Then you wake up and realize that you are still alone and, well, there you are.
Nice job, really makes one think.