I tremble
at the thought of
your hands on my body
the taste of your mouth
the scent of your skin
the knowledge
the truth
that soon
you will be with me
surrounding me
in me
after all
this time of waiting
and
after many joyous hours
of our mutual loving
I would sleep peacefully
by your side
blissfully wrapped in your arms

But now
at THIS moment
you are far away
I am chilled
I yearn
I need
you here to ignite me
to warm me
I want you
on me
over me
devouring me
in me
filling me
with your molten heat
Your hands playing my body
making me sing

Time
do not tease me
any longer
Bring you
my lover
to me

copyright 16 July 2012 catherine anne hayes