10.25.2021

pouring what I need to give into the changing shape of her thirst

The kiss begins                     in the center of the belly 
and travels upwards         through the diaphragm and throat
along fine filaments             which no forensic scientist 
has ever been able to find. 

From the hard flower             of the kisser’s mouth, 
the kisses leave the body         in single file, 
into the reciprocal mouth         of the kiss-recipient, 
which for me is Kath. 

What can I say? My kisses make her happy and I need that. 
And sometimes, bending over her, 
I have the unmistakable impression 
                             that I am watering a plant. 

gripping myself softly             by the handle, 
tilting my spout                             forward 
pouring what I need to give 
                     into the changing shape of her thirst. 

I keep leaning forward             to pour out 
what continues to rise up 
from the fountain                   of the kisses 
which I, also,                     am drinking from. 
 

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