lovemaking

I.
slides by - seamless
excepting those points
where we tack - head to wind
looking each other in the eye
trimming the sheets




II.
the best kisses begin, and end
in unison
perfect kisses -soundly
punctuated




III.
the task of a lover
is the life of a magician
directing the other’s attention away
convincing your body to slowly disappear

dissolving in a wash of kisses

and then drawing it back
through the keyhole of surprise