Flaunting Innocence
				       by iambe


vows exchanged
o'er spectacular vista;
two alone.

			wedding reception:
			champagne, cake kisses
			two celebrate.

	consummation
	private, silent in night;
	'They' must not hear!

				family of two
				smiles toast housewarming;
				sad asides . . . .

		glance on passing
		in hall packed with persons;
		check : was it secret?

					door fast closed
					even as embrace;
					tired of hiding.

one open kiss
as shock ripples crowd;
scowls speak danger.

			door opens
			her face all answers:
			end of gladness.

	for-sale sign;
	they weep holding strong
	as two against . . . .

				van pulls away
				'neath their glistened glare;
				they'd no neighbors.

		new town smiles;
		two look wary afar
		more concealed.

					look away
					when passing in peopled halls;
					looking strangers.

door slow closed
tears find embrace;
joy is rare now.


  
FlauntingInnocence