I have dreamt of you
for seven nights
connected to me

palms to palms
fingers entwined

lips to lips
tongue and teeth

heart to heart
beat hearts beating
against our chests

we move together
in crescendos

until my mouth
opens
on your name

I wake to
bruised lips

your taste
lingers

11/28/1997

Posted on 05/01/2003
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