Entangled limbs bound. Kinetics only sound. Open palms grip. Pressure from gentle fingertips. A bead of sweat drips.

Gapless hide burns with the slightest of motion. Pull tighter. Twist deeper. Breathe harder.

Eyes lock. I pause. You pray.

Here we are. This now. This eternity.

I resist. Poised with control and raised to dominate. Yet, exhausted and empty with nothing left to persist.

I exhale. Then surrender.

Your heart’s pulse penetrates my skin and echoes into my soul.

I am free. -jmw