Contentment

I want to lay in your arms at night 
feel the touch of your hands on my skin; 
I want to press so close against you 
and feel every beat of your heart; 
while your breath upon my neck 
makes me tingle deep within. 
I want to taste the burning desire 
as you claim me with your lips 
and we ever so slowly melt into one. 
I want to love you tonight 
like no one has ever loved you before. 

I want to wake in your arms in the morning 
feel the warmth of your body beside me; 
I want to rest my face upon your chest 
and feel it rise and fall as you breathe 
while I gently trace a languid trail 
with my trembling fingertips. 
I want to drown in my contentment 
and be overwhelmed by your love 
I want to love you always 
like no one has ever loved you before. 

           october 2001