Afternoon light
on cotton white.
Lying bare,
strand of hair
in the golden clasp
of the thin necklace
that indents her neck.
Ragged breath,
skin pressed,
pendant between breasts.
Etching of a body,
homage to the glory
of venerated want
and bona fide beauty.
Hallowed leisure,
hard-won pleasure,
satisfied woman
touched by her own brilliance.
Sure enough to be soft.
Fall light
on comforter white
falls lightly
on the comfort of her body.