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a thousand ways

ByKymberlee

i have a thousand ways
i want to distract you

close your eyes
and breathe in
this luscious strawberry
before i put it on your tongue

sit with me
fully clothed
my head in your lap
your fingers on my cheek
and tell me your stories

or bring your weary head
(so filled with thinking)
against my breasts
and let my fingers stroke
your beautiful hair

bring your color
to my walls
bring your smile
to my heart
(and let me do the same)

my softness
is longing
to feel your stubble
grazing and pressing in
(yes)

i have a thousand ways
i want to distract you

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