By linens and things
Submitted by galadrial
Date: 2004 Dec 15
Comment on this Work
[[2004.12.15.10.22.11783]]

me

High thread count sateen,
Egyptian cotton to rub you dry
fingers to your scalp,
playing down your neck
sorting muscles too stubborn
to ease themselves.

So much fabric to us---
oxford blue, and domestic flannel,
to cover skin from chill,
or maybe just scrutiny
your armour,
my precious concealment,
moments shared between
mundane madness and demands.

I would take your face in my hands,
and kiss it softly,
so I can remember the feel
of every line and feature,
print you to my senses,
and nuzzle you close
when least you expect it.

Linens and things,
and all matters domestic---
you dress my days,
undress my nights,
and spoon me into sweet delight,
so much are you
fabric of my being.