With the Dawning Light

I lean against the railing Drinking in the setting sun The breeze dances in my hair The day will soon be done I feel your arms around me Your body pressed against mine I lean back on your shoulder Drink in your scent like wine Your lips linger on my neck I let out a gentle sigh “Come inside, my sweet darling Let the moon rise in your eyes. I know I’m often busy Love making seems so rushed Tonight I’ll take things slow In a room tranquil and hushed.” You turn me round to face you You claim me with a kiss “Oh, come with me, my darling Let me fill this night with bliss You give me all that I want You never withhold my due Tonight, lie back, my darling Let ME make love to you.” You carry me to our bed And gently lay me down I close my eyes and sigh As your hands undress me now “Just let me love and hold you Let me ravish till morning light In liquid warmth of sweetness Is where I will pass this night.” I feel your hands caress me I feel your lips of fire I faintly hear your murmurs As I’m taken by desire Tenderly, gently, slowly You tease my receptive mind Knowing full well, it is there My fantasies you will find I listen and I follow I surrender as I'm lead Tonight you want to give Tonight I will be fed Passion has shut my eyes Every touch...magnified Your lips kiss away my tears When in release I have cried I finally resurface Your hand toys with my damp hair Your lips give a longing kiss Of your need I’m now aware I croon softly in your ear “Let desire now take flight Come in to me, my darling Come now with the dawning light.” Eileen Manassian Ghali