my passion a hoard of tinder

craving a smoldering other,

ignite my ember

consume me to a

tender-joyful-beautiful-surrender,

your lovely being searing

my mind and body,

your burning desire

leaving me scorched and bare.

           ~ ~ ~

I deep breathe the love motes

that settle around us,

my husk filled with you

and yours with me,

 I trace your ashen skin

my finger can’t find

where you end and I begin.