By JD
Date: 2005 Apr 12
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Unobtrusive Ways

You affect me in the most unobtrusive ways.
You come to me at midnight
bringing me some of Mile's Summertime magic
While lulling me to sleep
As we speak
Of nothing but Coletrane
And Ella
And your love of Holiday

But just before my senses
Forget the sleepy smoothness
Of your baritone
You whisper soundless words, promising
To bring me to Philadelphia.
So you can
Introduce me to your brothers
But keep me from your lovers
Because tonight
You belong to me

Whisper it again
Words I've never tasted
Sounds I've never touched
And fill my senses
With the way you do the things you do
In your unobtrusive ways
The way  past loves never knew how to please me
Tease me
Make me reach my breaking point

And then release me from your grip
And let me sleep
Nestled in the curve of your sax
While slowly
Again
You affect me in the most unobtrusive ways.