Listen to Marvin read The Way It Is
Just last week, chatting with a regular
At the paddle tennis courts, I, beguiled,
Noted Luiza, stunning (our blond star!),
Was showing more flesh lately, fashion, style.
“That’s because of Natalie,” he replied—
(New girl, Mediterranean, robust,
Richly endowed, a presence, undenied,
Fueling male spectator’s smoldering lust).
But why should Luiza care? She’s lovely,
Married, talented, financially safe.
“Marv,” he laughed (his wit so far above me),
“That all means nothing. Rivalry still chafes—
“What counts is raising pulse-rates, awe, fever—
Only one can be la donna prima!”
(4/16/11)