She had him dangling by a thread
a little mouse caught in a trap
he was desperate to watch her undress
but he wanted to see more
than what was just below her clothes
he wanted to see what
was underneath her skin
what mysteries hide beneath her flesh
what songs danced in her marrow
what wine drank in her blood
he could smell the poetry
waiting to be pressed
between her lips
his heart pounded so hard
against his ribs
he could swear he felt
his bones breaking
his head was light
and thought eluded anything rational
she smiled knowing
she could do anything
and he would worship her for eternity
and that's all she did
simply smiled