Shadow-Wrestling

Bottom referee's Position, feet slid  Away, right hand grabbed Opponent's right hand. Hand pulled off waist, hips Pivoted right, right Shoulder raised, right arm, Elbow, under chin. Left hand, left knee, pressed To mat, revolved right, Seated position, Both feet flat on mat. Terry, curious About who was in Rooms, wrapped his towel, locked His door, walked the halls.  Followed men, mimicked How they paused outside Doors, hands fondling towels,  Blank, appraising, stares. Opportunity Missed when door closed on Unseen occupant By barely seen man. Thomas brought Robert To favorite bar, Former speakeasy, Famous hung on walls. Average age at Thirty+- no twinks- Except street hustlers- Owner's acolytes. Scarce competition Focused attention On each other, and Beds' proximities. Hudson Hotel Health Club basement, vintage Facilities strained By members decline. Shower fixture pipes Detached from tiles, walls, Autographed, Broadway Stars, stained memories. Blond male, sapphire ...

Bottom referee's Position, left hand Crossed over right hand, Sit left, legs swung right. Right arm reached beneath Opponent, his left  Leg pulled forward, move From seated to knees. Left leg brought to toes,  Left hand secured on Opponent's right side, Position escaped. Trey paid for a room, Attendant unlocked Door, placed towel on bed, Handed over key. Stripped to packaged briefs, Propped pillow against  Wall, opened door, sat  With hand near his crotch. Men paused in doorway, Entered, felt through briefs With one hand, other Groped beneath their towels. Nathan greeted the Bartender, placed his Drink order, swept his Eyes over patrons. Stood near grill with drink, Overheard drunken Flirtations aimed at Young, short order cook. Hungered for dinner Companion, food, talk, Building up toward an Invitation home. Health club in Woolworth Building, alternate  Days for males, first floor Lockers, equipment. Lower floor, lap pool, Curtains divided Showers, left parted...