NaPoWriMo day two

hunting scenes with stags and dogs.
princesses conceal their charms under heavy cloaks;
an infinite variety of affectionate ingenuity
called upon to make certain
a degree of comfort
and supports to grasp when
the roads were rough and the coach rocked
and swayed like a ship at sea
 
the bed had been made for her;
for protection from night and curiosity
 
ladies and gentlemen
swords drawn and ready.
 
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In autumnal days—
before the cold of winter made it necessary—
there were, of course, caps and gloves and shoes
for use on ceremonial occasions;
silken curtains at the windows, cushions.
 
rising in the morning and retiring at night
were events shared
with waiting;
special duties
holding the right moment.
 
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strings to hold clothes together
and insure warmth
in other directions
 
the most affectionate
had been called upon to
properly impress the observant
 
there was, in particular, one occupant
attained in a design of some moment of privacy
at night
 
events shared
(there were many)
each an attempt made accessible