... Shoulda wore some gloves (working the knotted ropes) You raised, towards me, a strawberry. Having just dipped and swirled, in warm, melted chocolate-you... "Open", I heard, as you turned, squeezed my elbow, softly. We had just met, out on the overlook. As I opened, to... Your other hand lets go, moves up, to lightly stroke my beard. Saying nothing, dipping again, stuckon fingers-your eyes on mine, as you... I reach for your wandering, other hand - "Let's Dance!" (out-of-nowhere, that came) _____________________________________________ * Since, she has always had, that - way, about her. ** "...you know how to whistle, don't you, Steve?" ..............................................................(Lauren Bacall) .