i bring you kisses

sentiment travels to you in white envelopes

it travel up the hill in the service of our

u.s. government



it traverses time from a week ago

when i woke with gravity pulling towards

desire and your lips



it was 4 a.m. and i wanted

to hold you tight



less for you and more for my trivial

self-serving joy and comfort



i rolled my arms out of the blankets

found a pen and wrote down an image

to seduce your kiss



five fingertips feeling

the warmth of your cheek and

the excitement of your proximity



the appetizers of passion



the gentle graze of my lips

against yours



now i send you a white envelope

to ply you with the words

that hint at more, when less

might be enough



but it's the deal i will barter you with

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