by Burqueno
Very good choice of words and imaginative use of them. Engaging narrative with smooth transition of emphasis from the place to the lover: like in a sonata form with Exposition - Development - Recapitulation on a central theme of a "lacy black piece of cloth", (and a little coda at the end.)
I'm not a great one for reading prose poetry but I liked this one quite well.
5ed, and welcome.
Thank you for the gracious and involved comment, Pelegrino. Glad to join the community!