ificouldjustbreathe

breathe.  [inhale/exhale]  slowly.  [inhales.exhale] slower still. [inhale.............exhale..........]  it is the first time in your presence and i find i cannot breathe. [inhale]

can you hear me breathing.

there is nothing left in my body.  I take one half step towards you.  trembling. [exhale...]

a million thoughts going through my mind.

how do i do this.  what do i do first.  do i lift my eyes or my head.  do i lean in or pull back.  when should i breathe. 

we are finally here.  we are strangers.  step across the line with me.  we will not tarry long, but the journey will not be quick.

we will stay on this side of the tree for as long as we need to be.  you will explore my flower petals, and i, your branches.

we will learn of each other first, and love on each other later.  we have all the time in the world.  

there is distance between us because there needs to be -  for fear we may lose control.

breathe.  slowly.  slower still.  i stand before you now and struggle to find breath.

claim your body.  it no longer belongs to anyone, but to you.

touch it.  memorize it.  conquer it.  feel it.

time will pass before the next time is able to come.

we are new lovers.  inexperienced lovers.  but we are lovers.

if your hand never touches my body, you have already made to me.

i would like to make love to you.