D and V

Sunlight sprayed through the window above, 
dancing myriad colors upon the pair

Pale, sleek and statuesque, his lips appeared rouged
as they prayed upon her blushed-bronze skin

Crumpled, gauzy fire nearby caught his eye,
the gown she wore on the previous eve,
sparking a newly-wanton growl

Her large, amber eyes glinted approval

This was no magic borne of gods, the lady declared softly

No; and thereby all the more wonderful, 
she hoped he would agree

Quarter Crazy Marathon 2021 – Q3
September 18, 2021 9am – 9pm

Prompt 9:

Grab a book. Turn it to either Chapter 18 or page 18.
Pick 9 words, using all in a poem.

From Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, a novel
By Suzanna Clarke

Chapter 18:
lady
window
anxiously
dancing
pale
previous
magic
wonderful
declared