Evening Safari

The hungry eyes digest the room.
Every person.
Every move, laugh and gesture.

There’s a piece of glitter on the left shoe.

The feet slink across th floor silently.
Sinew and muscle move harmoniously.

A tense body in search or release.

The clink of glasses.

The clock is moving too quickly.
Pressure.
Relentless Desire.
A panther on the prowl.

All movement slows.
An extended glance.
A quick smile.

Pulses race.

The trap is set.