Liaisons Dangereuses

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 07 Jan 2018
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Omar knew he was taking a risk
when he fell in love with Soraya
the Sultan’s favourite odalisque.
She was one of many in the harem
banned from seeing other men
but she managed, so it would seem,
to smuggle the boy into her room
secretly at night with no idea
that this act could spell his doom.
As he retained his entire physique,
including valuable nether attributes,
among the eunuchs he was unique.
Quickly he dismissed the speculation
that being a male he had undergone
the painful ordeal of emasculation.
The atmosphere became febrile
when the women saw that this boy
was not impotent but manly and virile.
They were used to bathe in the nude
washing and massaging each other,
practices some thought were rude
but from which they derived pleasure.
Now they ogled the youth with lust
and believed they had his measure.
He very soon got a tough reprimand
from Soraya as he was too compliant
with  the women’s incessant demand.
Realising this was a desperate plight
he decided the best course of action
would be to give up and take flight.
 
© Luigi Pagano 2018
Certificate 18
Poetry Monthly
Mutevoli pensieri
Historical Fiction

Comments

Submitted by mickleinapickle on

He seems a bit of a lad and she certainly appears to be a bit of a lass. Enjoyed the read, Luigi. Good to encounter you at ABCTales.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for the comment, Michael.
Glad to see you and your excellent work here on the pages of ABC.

Best wishes, Luigi

 

 

Submitted by Steve on

Captivo. You almost capture the arabesque lines perfectly.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Always searching for new angles and unusual ideas and trying to succeed in this endeavour.
Occasionally it works.

Thanks for reading and commenting, Steve.

 

Submitted by Steve on

Some of my best friends are Italians. I've always admired the infinite generosity and kindness of Italians, even wiseguys.

I admire many Italian writers, and their interest in Arab cultures is incredibly subtle and sophisticated.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

How refreshing to read about those sentiments, Steve. One cannot help but be gratified by such generous appreciation. Thanks.