Gene: well done. I like the phallic imagery in the first part and then contrasting with the "feminine" reds in the next part. Your use of color is good, and I like that sounds are included. I like the verisimilitude, all the details of their apparel; you set quite a vivid scene here. I think the implied attraction between the pair is great and i like the understated ending, and the use of repetition there; it also shows, of course, what "dessert" will consist of! I like the use of unusual words for color: not white, but ivory; lemon, etc. For some reason I also like the the part about the rings' being repeated in her earrings - I also like your use of alliteration; I am an alliteration nut. I think it somewhat unusual for a man to describe such a scene in such detail (I don't know why). Anyway, the poem has a good tone; one can "feel" the setting; and I think what you have here is actually a painting. Thank you, G.

Oh Gene, you have taken us to school...what a lesson and feast of color.

Cheers,
Dan

A beautiful feast colourfully painted through your words for that special couple. Thank you for sharing a wonderful write Gene.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Wonderfully written piece exploding in vivid detail and color wrapped in the guise of romance....

Be always safe,
Karen

So rich and sensuous both in image and moment. Excellent!
John

Such a kaleidoscope of color and emotions, Gene. Thank you for sharing your creative inspiration. Love and peace,

Regis

Gene, such a stunning write, beautifully done. Such vivid imagery and warm ambience.

Gene, Simply elegant and beautifully written..I wanted to paint my vision of your poem with it's explicit words of visual splendor...
I loved this.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Oh, my. . .this is so. . .so. . .enchanting, yes, romantic, yes, but
so much more. 's'GORGEOUS !! Color is so important. Life without it unthinkable. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty. Phyllis

I have been seduced by the enchanting romatic words of your divine dinner meal for 2. I feel like I have visited France & see wax melting off the bottles holding candles in the most beautiful ambiance scene....ahhh please pass a glass of wine as I see the lovers kiss...Can I envy from a far? Oh Beautiful Poet Your are Indeed Gene!
Embraced ~ Embrassé
Vickie

Gene, it's as though I've just left the cinema! Gorgeous writing.

Your title fits the scene to perfection! This is like watching a foreign film with subtitles,and being totally enthralled by it! Thanks for the enchanting experience Gene!...ET

o oo .. .[perhaps its just my mindset, but] there seems to be a colourful rush of passion simmering, just underneath all this beautiful finery, all this elegance... ..underneath is something that onyl precious few get to lay eyes on; much mroe beautiful than the 'setting' [per se]-- -- after all, what are peacocks and their feathers for? all the best courtesans have a peacock.. .
this was laid out [wow---no pun intended] quite vividly and precisely, everything in its place, but that passion.......touch. untouch. .. .. .
touche'
ness

Wonderful writing sweet Gene...I have missed you...I will be away for a couple of weeks hopefully I will come back much better stay safe and well ok...thank you so much for all your kind words on my poems and caring about me...you will be in my thoughts sweet man...Hugs
Love,
Chanti Lace

Colorful feast, it can be with all the settings available nowadays.. I myself have my eye on black dishes with yellow daisies for my new place when I move.

A feast of shaded loveliness for the eyes and senses - delightful, Gene, well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.