My hands have journeyed every part of your skin.
My fingers have traced paths over and through your body hair.
I know your hands are rough and callous simply from holding them.
I know your body temperature runs warmer than average. I feel it when we lay skin to skin.
I know every bump and all your rough edges. My hands have felt them all.
My lips have kissed your skin all over.
My tongue has tasted your sweat.
I know what your neck and ears taste like.
I know when you have been sweating. Your skin tastes salty.
I know when you ate something sweet. I taste it on your lips.
My nose has smelled your skin.
My lungs have breathed you in.
I know when you are stressed. Your skin smells different.
I know which soap smells best on you. Your skin carries it well.
I know when you have been doing yard work. The smell of your sweat in country air is intoxicating.
My senses know every part of your skin.
About the Creator
J. Delaney-Howe
Bipolar poet. Father. Grandfather. Husband. Gay man. I write poetry, prose, some fiction and a good bit about family. Thank you for stopping by.
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Comments (10)
For a second I thought you wrote this for the challenge!! (ngl I was hoping this would get gritty :P)
I love how descriptive this is!
Beautiful descriptive freeing. To know another person so well is a gift
To drink in a person, and remain fascinated. That's the dream 😁😁
Lovely...to be known so well, and still desired. Perfectly written
Remember this one!!! Previously hearted!!!
Really nice! Great job!
Beautiful piece
Oh, this was quite lovely and sensual. I enjoyed the read :) Well done.
Loved this poem!