This lone candle flutters
whilst I stare upon shadow
as images of my desire flicker across your nakedness
watching as the flame wavers then surges strongly

I have dreamt this moment of afterglow
many times has this idyllic instance been screen printed
over and again
secretly drafted upon my inner self
yet never did I dare believe the reality could be real

Then I chanced to touch a finger to those lips
and you suckled it in liquid warmth
before I drew it down then around
all the while raking your skin deeply
so by morning you would still see me there
remember my passion played out in those many streaks
that covered you from hair to heel

You lie here now in gently spent slumber
as these fingers run through your auburn strands
relishing the sensation that one so beautiful
would dare share this bed , match these wiles
full aware that when morning has gone
there may not be any other
and yet I could not hope to exceed your aesthetic charm
so if I let you slip on by this embrace
the best would have departed
so I suppose I'll just have to hold on
to more than just your body alone

RKS