I've never met someone so slippery

I tell you

and I'm not sure you

understand

what I'm saying.

But your voice

calms me.

And your hand's grazing across my tummy,

my legs,

Making me feel needed.

I feel your warm breath on my

neck, your stubble rough against my soft skin.

With bellies full of beer

and wine we laugh

until our faces hurt.

Not seeing anything but your eyes,

your smile,

your lips.

Not feeling anything but your laugh on my cheek,

your hand on my back,

our legs entwined.

I know you're leaving soon

and I worry you won't return.

Uncertainties left unspoken,

we treasure these touches

and smiles.

Holding on to this small moment

that I wish could last forever.

Knowing tomorrow

we'll look back;

this feeling of euphoria evaporated

into a remote recollection

of the past.