Embrace

I would have the bathtub ready for you

Just after you arrive home from work

Filled with hot soothing water

The surface draped in beautiful flower petals

Light from candles warm up the room to a golden hue

My smile can conquer any of the day’s sadness

With my hands I guide you to the scent of blossoms

Slowly I disrobe you and caress your soft ivory skin

Gently you submerge deeply into the hot bath

Mystical music is playing in the surroundings

We talk and laugh and smile

Exchange the warmness that surpasses the heat of the flames

I rub your wet back with my strong hands

Run my fingers through your silky hair and wash the beauty clean

Give you a delicate kiss on your sweet lips

I depart the bathroom for you to relax

As I prepare dinner for two

With the freshest of ingredients

Cooked to the perfection of your taste

Glasses of wine now await your re-entry

We have a lovely meal and a treat for dessert

Share stories of the past and dreams of the future

Have stimulating and inspirational conversation

Feeling connected during this moment caught in time

I lead you to the bedroom to have our own symphony

...

After the hours of love-making

The kisses to your lips

The traces of my tongue around your ear

The kisses to your inner thigh

The traces of my finger around the contour of your body

The kisses to your nipples

The traces of my scents intertwining with yours

The kisses to your back

The traces of my finger upon your navel

After all the kissing and tracing and love-making

We sleep together, in an embrace.

© 2002 David Greg Harth

02.02.02.02:02:02 @ 296 New York City