By Nikki
Date: 10 July 2000

Sleepless Again...

Insomnia takes hold
of an overtired mind
plunging a restless body
into memories of an
almost encounter.
Careless flirtations
cross the wire
with mixed signals
as overly cautious thoughts
try to rule a devil-may-care
attitude.
Sensuous rhythm of drums
and song push two bodies to
flirt in dance, anticipation
pulsing through blood long
warmed in the heat of the sun.
Secretive glances caught by 
eyes of blue make transparent 
the thoughts that want to tumble 
from lips sweetened by the drink.
Hips twist under hands
gently lingering until
the last chords hang longingly
on the breeze.
The moment has passed
but is not to be forgotten.
Talk to me about rationale
and I’ll show you a different ending to the story.

NL 7/10/00