before our breath is stopped quick at
lips, we linger, soaking,
all in.
clutching fingers against reactive skin.
hair standing at attention
to your details-
understanding your prints,
and knowing each line-
noticing the nearly imperceptible twitch of your delicate pinky as it comes to rest against my flushing neck.
About the Creator
kp
I am a non-binary, trans-masc writer. I work to dismantle internalized structures of oppression, such as the gender binary, class, and race. My writing is personal but anecdotally points to a larger political picture of systemic injustice.
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Comments (7)
noticing the nearly imperceptible twitch of your delicate pinky as it comes to rest against my flushing neck.so cute word and best writing
So beautiful, kp <3
Beautifully beating hearts with poetic flow
Beautiful poem and a beautiful picture!
Beautiful, kp. Your descriptive detail brings the words alive. I could actually visualize the pinky finger twitching as I read your poem. Exceptional writing.
Oh gosh. You made me blush with this. So sweet, so tender. Damn poet
Awww, that photo! Your poem was so wonderful! I loved it!