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Loose

by  John G.Hall

Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Word Count: 48
Summary: Buddhists describe lust as 'thirst', sometimes drinking too much can be grounds for divorce.
Related Works: Adrift of love • 



Loose

Fingers there fit easily
warmth moving between the palms

rubbing thumb feeling anothers thirst
a peaceful fist uncurled into lusts oasis

she tongues at the edge of his hand
water laps over the sides of the cup

the golden marriage cuffs
slowly slipping their fingers.


John G.Hall(C)2005