You wore a geometric dress

You sat next to me whilst the saxophones poured out their golden notes -

I had to force myself not to turn and look at you -

You wore a geometric dress -

I knew the shape of your lovely body from our swims together -

Your legs were brown and bare -

You'd smiled when you saw me -

You're gorgeous I'd said -

We listened to the jazz -

Your husband said he was too tired to have a drink -

You walked me to the car -

The sky above the castle was a darkening blue -

When I held you a third time I said I shouldn't be doing this -

Yes you should you said -

September 2026