Words
glistening with purity
calling you, taking you
places we both need to go

yes, I know you know
that I touch you with words
that you touch me
intimately

I trace your contours
tasting your curves
rolling your words over in my mouth
my tongue, tasting you, wanting you…

I know you know
and it burns
unsettling us both
we’re playing with fire
and getting 3rd degree burns

You’re stripping my skin
exposing raw heart
longing for belonging
aching for you

Run
run now
before  we both spontaneously combust
run sweetheart, I’m already burning