not wishing to disturb?

the evening settled to a pace slow
the day done
to depart and go home.
first, the need to ensure the hostess
be left in the clasp of comfort and serene repose.
and while she prepared herself
to free her form of much that clothed her curves
he could not help himself but, check in to see
the progress.
The desire to stand as a spectator and
nothing more, lest he disturb the ritual of a woman undressing.
in the comfort of a space personal
no need to hurry or be concerned to be interrupted by an intrusion.
but then she looked up and spotted him
leaning against the wall, arms folded
quite lost to the moment of her disrobing.
she returned his gaze with a smile
and once all was off
decided to step closer
press herself gently into him
and kiss him goodnight.

taking him by his hand
in her nakedness
she led him to the door
and let him out
his hand brushing her naked skin as he stepped into the cool evening.
home waiting.

RB.