By briana kassia
Date: 2006 Apr 09
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Good Friday

It's pearling, dawn, and you are in my arms for a change
Usually you have to leave just before daybreak,
Waking me with a kiss and a whisper
Both of us wishing
But not today

Feathery grey light leaking through the blinds
And your weight rolling me
Across the mattress and into your arms,
Your hard kiss

Your voice is a rumble, a groan
"Need you baby"
It's all you can say, your body hums the rest
You don't need to speak again, but you do
Calling my name
(I am here, love)

Later, then you fall asleep in my arms
Your head pillowed on skin so hot, dry and soft
Your hair under my hands
I am still running a temperature
And you are usually the one to warm me,
Hold me
(Keep me safe)
But we've traded places,
Just for today