I almost forgot
on my way to bed.
I’d said goodnight and
given a light
quick kiss
the dog was weaving around me
between us and ready to
dash up the stairs.
I’d given a smile
and was on my way
tripping on the dogs paws
I thought of my hands.
“use your hands”
I walked back over to him
he was surprised.
I leaned down
gently placed both hands
on either side of
his face
his beard full and rough
against my hands
my fingerstips brushed his cheekbones
I dropped my lips against his
slowly increasing the pressure
it was a purposeful
intimacy I’d almost forgotten
how to create.