Smitten

 You help me understand
the beat of my heart through
the touch of your hands

By light of parchment shade
curled candles flame
absorb the heat
hold it

A fire that defines the night
stone to stone touch
spark
golden-edged ebony
and light
downward candle burn
sink soft to amber glow

Hearts unfold
as beats shift in the dark
hearing you breathe
calm of souls conjoined

Touch sparks your fragile frame
a healing balm of tender love
for the burnt places long scarred over

Hand colored canvas
paint beyond the lines
blend light to ivory skin
colors
senses entwine


Scrape of your nails
to my shoulder bare
quill scratch
love licked lines drawn

A song
not to sing
but to
define emotion
the notes overflow
soft
liquid slow

Your voice leaves footprints
upon my soul

Trace heart
finger touch to skin
it's rhythm
a statement beyond language

I
crave
to be
your air
the yearning which sustains you

Awaiting the other side of night
press words to rest
softly upon
curve of ear

In our resonate voice
barriers breached
hostage with consent
form outlined
and in your smile
I am
Smitten