Lights in the venue dim as you cooly take the small stage
in front of the full jazz ensemble.
Band strikes up.
spotlight swivels on your form.

And out comes your golden voice.

during your soulful performance I catch the breifest glimpse of a look,
a very confident look,
in my direction, sitting at a table near the front of the stage.

The edges of your lips curl up into a smile.
A smile that no one catches on your face.
But i suppress my grin.

Spotlight comes down as the performance ends,
the audience claps and praises the talent.
You give your thanks to the audience.

I stand as the crowd disperses,
and you make your way toward me, picking up the skirt of your dress as you walk down the steps.
I take your hand, helping you down and you accept.

I compliment you on your voice, your undeniable stage presence,
the way your singing transports me.
You blush and invite me to the bar for a drink,
catching more than a few looks in oour direction
from some of the other men as I place my hand on the small of your back,
and guide you to the bar.

Later, I don't know if it's been an hour or 45 minutes, but we spent a lot of the rest of that night talking, connecting, smiling, whispering things in eachother's ears, and sharing private jokes.
Your laugh is every bit as infectious as your singing voice.
I ask without a hint of irony if I can call you "siren."
You grin that knowing grin again, whispering something else into my ear.

I pay the bar bill.
I grab your coat and put it on you.
We walk out together.

Whether or not the rest of tonight goes my way or not,
I am forever grateful to spend any amount of time with
you, my remarkable lady.
My soulful songstress.
My beguiling siren.

That night, I hear you sing again.
Until sunrise.

-ZEN.

(Comments encouraged and appreciated. Thanks for reading!)

Dang!!! Everytime you right something I am transported to the scene I can see it happening...Right down to her picking up her dress as she comes down the stairs..

Great job as usual my friend..

Thanks!

Wow, I think I'm at a solid 200th posts!
That's kinda nice.

Evocative. Like it.

Nice piece, babe.

Thanks, all.