I want to touch my fingertips To the center of the brim of your cap And run them along the edge One hand in each direction Until the stiff peak gives way to soft fabric.
I will gently slide my fingers Under the edge of your cap Until it lifts off your head So that I can toss it behind you To be forgotten about.
I will trace your jawline While you say things In that honeyed, gravely voice of yours Only it's not quite gravel- not that harsh More akin with rough sand.
Then you will smile And your teeth will shine white against your tan skin While your eyes crinkle and laugh And I will fall, sinking into their pool Of warm, caramel coffee.
You will find my hand with yours And interlock your fingers with mine Holding them both to your chest Your hands are large, rough, and strong You only hold my hand, but my body is paralyzed