Knowing

Published in the November 18, 2018 issue of the online journal, Leaves of Ink.

 

Fine strong planes

of face,

lines knowing,

beard tickle

eye twinkle

pain between brows.

I touch the pain –

here.

Soft ears listen

mouthcurve speak to me –

kiss

oh, kiss.

Curve of back

finely taut at hip

knee leg toes

sharp angles here

and soft here.

Fingers dry and strong

like rushes touch me

in the wind.

touch –

here, oh!

© Sandra Shaw Homer, 2018

Photo of Maltese tunnel, provenance unknown