redwinterroses

When you step away
For a moment alone
In another room
Your warmth lingers
On my fingers and palms
On my mouth.

No matter how quick
Your return
An eternity passes
While at my core
A lava flow pulses
Seeking release.
I marvel at need
Still so great
We've done this
A thousand times
At least.

When you return
With quick steps
I'm at the bathroom door
Our mouths meet
You turn in my embrace
My touch is everywhere
And yours as well
Our clothes fall
And we fall onto
Into each other
A wonderous letting go
That is always new.