Thursday, January 10, 2013

The Mag #150 & Friday Flash 55 "The Art of Seduction"

image by Daniel Murtagh
The Art of Seduction

The art of seduction
begins tonight,

a delicate task of
mystery, temptation.

You glimpse me, candlelit,
ivory laced neglige.

From the sidewalk
your eyes narrow, linger.

My lips pucker and blow,
bathe me in darkness,

you stand motionless
beneath the street lamp.

I smile, pray this puts to death,
"She's just the girl next door".

by Margaret Bednar, January 10, 2013
This is for Magpie Tales #150 & Friday Flash 55.

I have been very sick this past month.  A series of flu, cold, sore throats... I hear it is quite contagious and rampant this year and hope it escapes most of you!  I think I'm on the road to recovery ... but you should see my house (at least I know I'm needed. :)

  
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21 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    i liked that a lot. :)

    i'm glad you're getting better!

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  2. Mr. CharlestonJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Just a glimpse to tantalize the senses. Well done.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Very cool poem - the girl next door! Ha....

    I'm so sorry about your flu - I've had one too - much better now, but still rather tired. k.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    BRAVO! The Girl Next Door shows her secret crush side.

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  5. ScarletJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    I hope you are feeling better ~

    Love the art of seduction ~

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  6. author.nara.maloneJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Yep, thinking the girl-next-door is done.

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  7. Brian MillerJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    well now...that is one way to keep spice in a marriage...esp after being sick so long...hope you are feeling better margaret...

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  8. MargaretJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Brian! ha ha This is not about me... it's about a teenage girl and the "boy next door".

    Ha ha... can't even imagine doing this. My luck, I would have my glasses off and mistake my teenage son for my husband... ha ha... OH... yeah, not gonna even try this. :)

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  9. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    It's always good to know you are needed! Glad you are feeling on the mend. enjoyed your poem!

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  10. MargaretJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Robyn... I'm actually convinced they couldn't survive without me. After three days in bed -- a war zone has erupted within the walls of my house! :)

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    I do hope you're feeling better now. This is a great poem. I love the bit of exhibitionism.

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  12. Yvonne OsborneJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Very sensual take on a sensual photograph. Last line is a killer. Sorry you've been sick. It's supposed to be a bad year for the flu.

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  13. G-ManJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Margaret Bednar...?
    Wow...Now I'm running a fever.
    Once again you NEVER fail to amaze
    Loved your seductive 55
    Thanks for this marvelous story in spite of your Ague.
    Have a Kick Ass Week-End...G

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  14. Myrna R.January 10, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Amazing that you could write something so worthy when you're feeling sick. Enjoyed reading this. Don't worry about the house, just get well.

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  15. Amrit SinhaJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    I loved this poem ... seductive indeed :-)

    Do take care of yourself ...

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  16. izzyJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I love the outdoor, lamp lit mystery!

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  17. EllaJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    This was stunning! I love how you captured the seduction ;D

    Get well...the house will wait!
    xo

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  18. HelenJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    The girl next door is a myth .. your poem is proof positive!

    We have been concerned for you, happy to know you are on the mend. Now, get busy!!!

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  19. Other MaryJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    I think a lot of men would like to live next door to THAT girl! What a fetching 55!

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  20. Tess KincaidJanuary 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Love the unexpected ending...

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  21. Ginnie HartJanuary 14, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    I'm so sorry you've been so sick, Margaret. I pray you're on the mend. In the meantime, you sure haven't lost your poetic touch!

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