Blessings Ahead

He could tell
there had been a shift,
her attentions
captured in another direction
and he wasn't surprised
that lingering scent
penetrated more than a few
healthy minds
no doubt,
a few stood at attention
perhaps even shooting off
in adoration, privately

She had that kind of spell
that could make you swell
digesting those whispered lullabies
complete with explicit instruction

He grew a little hard thinking of it
- that private play,
dabbling in the illusions
of tasting and capture,
that addictive fit
being the gateway to rapture

But he also understood
she needed to be in the world
and even though all indications
pointed to a new recipient of intent

he could only give his blessing
for he loved to see her pleased
and benefit from the efforts of her tease

He would miss the excitement
behind those closed doors
and the stirring delights
that might provoke his inbox

But a woman of her charms
deserved the best of all worlds,
and he wouldn't forget her
even if she had to travel forth

They'd had a good run
and fantasies of that persuasion
could never be forgotten