Shadow-Wrestling

Bottom referee's Position, right hand Grabbed opponent's right Hand, feet pivoted. Right foot raised to toes,  Opponent driven Backward, sat on, hand Pulled into armpit. Right shoulder leaned toward Mat, opponent pulled Sideways, flipped over, Neutral position. Clay made the rounds, thin Towel knotted at waist,  Bare feet treaded dark, Stained carpet, and stairs. Proponents observed Through doorways, dimly Lit, starkly furnished, Rooms, pale skin on sheets. Stares met, lids dropped, eyes Roved over bodies, Assessed fitness for Active engagement. Alcohol brio Overcame social Reticence, Stuart Took initial steps. Used all the right words, Stayed focused in a Conversation, reached  Across with right touch. Allowed himself to Imagine weeknight Regulars undressed In bedroom setting. Would be new members  Toured males exclusive,  Fifth Avenue club, Basement location. Led past battered gym Lockers to next room, Equipped with basic Weights, and lift machines. Last stop,...

Bottom, referee's Position, right hand Grabbed opponent's right Hand, arm against side.  Legs pushed out into Seated position, Feet on mat, knees bent, Body rolled to left. Spun around, right knee  On mat, left knee raised, Opponent faced, hands Wrapped backs of his legs. Dwayne headed for the Bathhouse pool, a man Rested his back, and Arms, along tiled sides. An assortment of Men were seated, towels Wrapped, conversation Rapt with pronouncements. Young men actively Pursued attention From younger through their Athletic poses. Bartender took Bill's 'Tom Collins' order, Paid, stepped back, suited Customer approached. Suit pegged Bill fresh meat, Stood at right angle, Blocked other drinkers, Smiled, began banter. Eyed Bill intently, Queried his evening Plans, hand sought purchase On Bill's short sleeved arm. Jordan's studio, 220 square feet, Alphabet City, Fire escape gate. Boom boxes explode With Latin lyrics, Hydrants flood curbsides, Late model cars washed. ...

Bottom referee's Position, on hands And knees, both feet are Pivoted outward. With opponent on Left side, right leg raised, Foot on mat, right hand  Grabbed hand on stomach. Elbows tight against Sides, left leg raised while Opponent's hand held,  Pushed back for escape. Frank paid admission, Walked to locker room, Took off his clothing Under watchful eyes. Wrapped a thin bath towel  Around his waist, passed Men taking showers, Or observing them. Paused at lounge doorway, Men stared at a porn Video of male Pair engaged in sex. Zack stepped in Broadway Arms chicken wire  Cage, piled his clothes, wrapped A towel, opened door. He sat on the sheet Covered mattress as Middle aged men with  Towels wrapped walked past him. A man came in, closed The door, dropped his towel, Removed Zack's, placed him On his hands and knees. California Sunshine spilled from screen On dark, upholstered, Occupied seating. Paired off, solo, men Sat stiffly, fumbled Across laps, stood up, Hea...