The tongue is dipped into sun-like ink. Prepared and with its slick tip, it makes its trail from the body, to shoulder, to neck and to lip, Round and round, focused, skilful.
Soft, slow and steady upon a body of the finest ivory. Teasing as it swirls, twists and turns, to make a body with love and beauty.
As it rightfully desires to be marked, to be loved, to be teased, and desired.
So when the tongue moves away, and the trail finally sets, I hold up the bashful body as if it were sacred. I watch it glow and instinctively know, that it will stand the test of time.
A beauty above all else...
Something rather sensual about painting a ceramic bowl ;) Lyn ***