Closer

at night I want you close to me
unclothed
smooth and warm
I want to hold you close and smell
the sun in your hair
the warm male smoothness of your skin.
as dark settles down over our bed
we nestle close closer
my gift from God here in my arms
husband, sweetheart, lover
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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