Her name 
was Margaret 
and she drummed 
her fingers 
on the card table, 
a blond woman 
in her early 40’s 
who played bridge 
by the book—
bickering earnestly 
throughout 
with her partners 
who also played 
by the book—
but not 
the same one.

No James, 
I never 
deceived you 
with anyone.

Dazzle-charged silver
(this page) twisted 
as boldly as chicken wire 
against silken smooth white.

N.Y.-FEMALE, 
dominant, 
attractive. 
Love the bizarre 
and anything unusual. 
Can travel. 
Want to meet 
anyone who has 
similar interests.