i pull you close and breathe you in (and everything else slips away)

on a crowded street
when I press you close (to me)
and kiss you, there
on the place where
the lobe of your ear
curves down to your neck

i still feel
the earth stop
for a moment

and it is only you, there
(with me)

I breathe you in deep
and I'm suddenly weak,
and I want to whisper "baby-
nobody but you
does this to me."

they call it a chemical reaction
but that's a mere fraction of the things
I feel for you.

the years have taught me that few things
-really- matter
and even less of them last
but your skin against my lips
reminds me real fast

how the heart can still awaken
after being put to sleep
and the earth can still stop
(for a moment)
and allow me to breathe.

when you weave your fingers through my hand
and I feel the warm rough texture of your skin
I want to lean into the scent
of you.

and stay.

they call it physical attraction
but that's too simple a way
to describe what is here
(in the air between us)

so I wrap my arms inside the folds of your jacket
and nestle into the curve of your neck
-to heck with it all-
I say

I'm going to stay here (with you)
and breathe you in
all day.

Reviews

[Jeanmarie Flaherty]

Kara, my Karabear. The essence of someone, sometimes the strongest draw they hold for us.


I apologize I have the highest fever I have ever experienced in my life today, so my review may suck, but I want you to know I love this piece, and, corny as it may sound, I'm breathing you right in. :)



Miss you, my darling, and love you very much...


love.me.

[He@ther!]

Wow this is really good!!:) I love your imagery, its breaathtaking. Its as if I'm there and can feel the person next to me. Its very romantic. Both sensual and sweet at the same time, its a great read!!:)

[Larissa G.]

Quite lovely! I love how your work rarely sounds cliche and brings about a beautiful realization to the moments we all are told to treasure and somehow forget to. Beautiful work. :)

[Jason]

aww.

very delicate and sweet young lady

It made me feel good to read this. Good job. Many kudos.

sweaty hugs,
jason

[Flow]

From sensual to romantic your pen is bleeding in loving reds. I know all men wish to be looked upon in this fashion, nice warm and loving. Perfect blend of emotions and actions that paint this romantic sensual picture. Excellent write!

[Kelly D. Burris]

Wow! The most romantic and to the heart of things so basic piece I've read. What can you say about a piece to complete!? Speaks to the core of 2 beings.
Breath taking!
So glad I know the story behind it :) what an honor to know you penned it here thanks.
Kelly

[An owl on the moon]

This is so perfect in every way... Sensual, personal, deeply moving, romantic, profound... You write so vividly of the depth of love and the treasure found within the world that is the lover. Amazing!

[closed account]

how romantic, I can see every word of what you just described.. Beautifully written.... :-)

[Tara Jean Olson]

i love it, Emily! this is a different verse than you've written before, and you are quite good with it.

[robin]

Again I hear the great romantics, when I read words like these of yours, I hear a woman across from me say them in perfect tone...she's like Mary or my Guardian Angel...Your words have this effect on me, the warmth of the Mother, the friendship of the Sister, and the compassion of the Lover...Thank you for this word beauty!

Robin

[Phill Oz O'fee]

This is a rather special write, as it ticks all the right boxes required for a truly professional composition. When the heart takes over the head, amazing and phenomenal things happen.

Creatively sensational work - exquisite!

God's Blessing
Phillozofee