I They flow single file into the sacred nave first and second violins long limbed and luminous sultry cello in profile flicks strands of jet and then viola a hint of thigh swish and slit of silk II In unison they sit a vision of vestals alabaster skin backlit the sun’s rays pierce parables stained in glass shimmering prisms of amethyst and rose a hush of audience pews of still anticipation III Cello caresses her instrument between the bow of legs fingers arc the fret dark eyes flash readiness first and second violins tucked under chins nuzzle the…
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