the kiss

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.