The Withering

One day away
and my soul aches
as within my heart
petals wither
with longing
for more time
in your presence
more grins
more stares
more touches
just more
more of you
is needed

I can’t breathe

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Finally

Time spent
together
with soft touches
and quiet words
sharing space
in ways
that feed the soul
and ease
the heart
as lips touch
and kisses are
shared

I love you

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End of Day

The day slides
slow and quiet
into the past
as vibrant shades
stretch
across the horizon
to claim
the last
of the light
in a display
meant to take
one’s breath
and leave wonder
in its wake

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Autumn’s Arrival

Gray skies
finally grace
the world
with a moist kiss
of rain
and we all
breathe
a deep breath
of relief
as the world
cools
and summer
finally departs

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The Rain

Finally, it falls
drips and drops
pattering
quiet and soft
as sweet air
fresh and clean
flows
through windows
left open
as the scent
of smoke
is washed away
and the world
feels clean
once more

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Before Bed

Lying still
and quiet
beneath you
as you
mantle large
above,
and hands
will reach up
to skim on skin
with a light touch
as I curl
into that space
where I feel
safe

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