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Loving Four

Janet Kuypers, 01/18/10

1

you called to me
so I followed
found a place for us
where you could walk over
and justcollapse
right next to me
as I ran my fingers up and down your body

you feel like cashmere
and as you look up at me
all I see are your big blue storytelling eyes

I touch you
until you are suddently scared
and have to walk away

2

only when I stop for lunch
do you come to me
bold, tempestuous
my self-actualized love
you just walk right up to me
collapse on me
like you expect me to serve you

so I grab you by the neck
pull your head back
I see your eyes start to close

it’s like you’ve trained me well

I pull you closer to me
until our eyes are inches apart
and I kiss your head

4

you want me only
when I have something to offer
and when I’ve got the gods
your lithe body almost squeals with delight

and you know,
it is only at these moments
when I can touch you
feel your softness for myself

this is what I cherish

4

so at nights
that’s when we’ve got our chance

you usually want to test me
but at night,
that’s when you come to me

curl up against my body
let me envelope you with my arm

that’s when I’m able to sleep

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