soft air around lips precedent what
happens next
tucking in
collar to neck to jaw to chin to cheek
denseness is there, senses are not
encompassing pout, tearing it right off
no need for these anymore

There's something about
when I go to hold your cheek
and you lean into my hand

I feel the weight of your day
the burdens of your responsibilities
the trust you have in me
your exhaustion
your affection
your heat

Let me hold those for you
just for a little while