love is written

love is written on his body
in petals softer than silk --
a crimson proclamation
against alabaster skin.

fragility written on strength
strength written on fragility

a fitting tribute to
the jealous moon
who anxiously awaits
her due homage
in the late july sky

she is full tonight
and so am i.

praise be
to kindness

all hail
gentleness!

revel in
the openness
and celebrate
the realization

that sometimes

love
[in rose petals]
[filled with laughter]
[overflowing with grace]
[laid patiently on waiting skin]

is all that i need.

© Tanya Anguita