scene from the cutting room floor

the swimming pool was crystal clear under the starlit night

well lit and warm we swam alone with no one else in sight

we hadn’t brought our bathing suits as honestly we thought

we’d make our destination without making any stops

but as the sun began to sleep and dinner called our name

we checked into a hotel room and ate in their cafe

 

the night was young and full of fun and we both eyed the pool

i stripped down to my boxer briefs then rushed out like a fool

you showed up shortly after with a towel around your form

then dropped it at the poolside like dancing chloroform

that knocked me out as you dove in in black panties and bra

then surfaced right into my arms so slippery and soft

 

encircled in each others arms we lingered in a kiss

no words were found that could expound a moment quite like this

and so you rested in my arms as i caressed your back

a night bird’s song to serenade was all we really lacked

and though we slept and quickly left as dawn delivered day

whatever else occurs i will remember us this way

 

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