For Arielle


Flirting.
Your echoing still inside my ears,
Naked thoughts or repeated laughter.
A white smile or blood red lips.
I hide these lines behind black
Text.

Typing.
We are rapt with conversation of
Lives overflowing these simple
Hours appear to me as moments
Shared over latte or Thai iced
Tea.

Grinning.
Too warn this commotion.
Sex secrets or the time you
Made a bra out of bubble bath,
Stirring me from long slept distant
Dream.

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