Kiss Iv Woodcut By Edvard Munch 1902

Inspired by the woodcut, Kiss IV, of himself and Tulla Larsen, held in an embrace. Produced after the end of a 4 year troubled yet intense relationship. Viewing the woodcut is intended when reading the poem. I sink into this embrace for the last time The arms that hold the most comfort hold the most pain Within and without of your embrace I struggle as much as I am soothed Texture that holds me in place with every fibre of my being Til discomfort causes me to step back So many times, we've stood on the edge Drawn together yet forced apart A layer of me will always be here, in this embrace Held tight Holding you, in my arms The warmth of your skin on my cheek My humanity bound to your caress Every emotion I am capable of courses through me in these moments Drawn to you still, even as I leave Held in your forever embrace We felt everything and it was just too much to bear We are held in love, at a loss as to why that is not enough You are my forever embrace The emptiness I'll hold That I'll feel on my skin The absence of you, held in this final goodbye