~ A Gentleman of Discretion ~

 

Handsome chiseled features, still a touch of Sicily,
Demanding in demeanor, in control, always discreet.
Available for parties, to escort the matron dames,
A showpiece with a price tag…“Stephano” was his name.

Dashing, dazzling, black mane, tied back in bronze barrette.
Exposing perfect swarthy skin, dark eyes, deeply set.
Gucci shoes, cologne from Sak’s, imported shirts, silk pants.
Gifts to wear, special affairs, noble women escorted to dance.

Man of fashion, chevalier, a polished, gentle, man.
Prince to countless gentlewomen, inamorata in demand.
Awakening sensations, sleeping deep through empty years.
Dark, lonely, hollow places, where Matrons hide their fears.

 Embracing truth, accepting life, no trickery, no lies.
A chaperone, a lover, an hour, a day, a night…
Mistress of the manor, loves free of love’s disception,
Safe in the arms of Stephano... a gentleman of discretion…

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