Frederick And Geraldine (Part 3) Poem by Marieta Maglas

Sulim said, ‘'the moon rises in the sky like a child.''
''The jeweler is going to come tomorrow to
Bring me jewels for those wanting their life to be styled.
Although I can't sell them, I want all her dreams to come true, ''



Frederick said. She replied, ''I can't wait to choose them.''
''They are expensive, and it's hard to find customers, ''
Sam said, '' increase the price when two eyes light on a gem.''
''I have to deal with the coast-men, who are expert smugglers.''


'' 'Twas another world, when jewelry meant a business.
I had to wear a lapel clip to be fully dressed.''
Sam said, ''to the jewelry theft, I'm an eye-witness.''
''To protect this ship from pirates, I'll do my best.''


He kissed her, '' you're the most important jewel for me.''
She touched her womb, ''this fetus is very important.''
''And I hope he will become what I want him to be.
I know he feels me, even his feeling is quite dormant.''


(After a few seconds of thinking, Frederick continued to talk with her.)


''Are you sure that we will have a boy? '' ''I am absolutely sure.
Moreover, he will be like his father.'' The man held her
Into his arms, '' I'm strong enough this fate to endure.
Will he be as beautiful as me? '' He played with her hair.



Dreamy and meditative, Geraldine told him,
''He's already a sailor in my womb.'' He laughed.
''Son, I want you to hit her a little in a gym, ''
She exclaimed, ''he moved.'' ''He's maestro at this craft.''



(Early in the morning, Frederick and Geraldine woke up. They used to sleep in the same bed, although she was pregnant.
She had to prepare the breakfast for the sailors, and he had to go to the nautical bridge to take back the control of the ship.)



''You'll stay in Lisbon for a few years because the child
Must grow up enough to be taken with us on the ship.''
''I do not let you roaming through the freedom and the wild.''
''I don't go, I stay with you, '' he whispered lip to lip.



''Are you afraid of losing me? He asked tenderly.
''I'm afraid that something bad is going to happen.''
''With five belly dancers around, fashioned slenderly? ''
''Imagine this! You're going to be a real captain! ''



He laughed. She gave him a pat on the back with her cushion.
''Do you see those five lateen sails? They dance in the storm.''
He wanted to make love with her, but she kept on pushing.
He immobilized her screaming ''Love me to keep me warm! ''



(Ismail knocked at the door and told Frederick that the jeweler was on the ship.)

(to be continued...)

Poem by Marieta Maglas