full-bodied

i awoke to a remembering of you
that started in my mouth
tinged with your phantom taste
lips sore from working to take you in
words you whispered still savored
salty-sweet on the tip of my tongue

i awoke to a remembering of you
that had nipples still raw from your gnaw
but it was now my fingers that were guilty
of the pinching and pulling and grasping
for more. i prefer your mouth, insistent
and hungry; eager to feed

i awoke to a remembering of you
that glistened, coating me, the sheets
with sweet syrup easing your way in
pounding bruises that decorated me
inside and out beginning to fade
muscles clenching to fill the absence
and the ride, pulling you in again, deeper
smooth skin aching, still sensitive
from your lingering shadow
bristling in anticipation, open
chin and grin damp with secrets

i awoke to a remembering of you
and a wanting to return to the dream