Joyful laughter in the air
The door closes behind us
Switch flicked on
Inside light breaks the darkness
Late night coffee on the menu
Fingers lingering before separating
Shy glancing smiles
Tentative step toward the kitchen
Fingers touching once more
Pulling together
Joining easily relaxed
Lips meeting again
Dancing warm tips touching
And twirling
And swirling
Arms embrace, longing
Aching needs expressed
Gentle touches to hair and ears
Arm encirles waist
Hand stroking and feathering
Kisses deepening
Breathing deepening
Coffee forgotten

On the sofa, minutes pass
Becoming hours
Outside, light breaks the darkness
Dim illumination through shades
Silk and cotton colors
Hardwood floor patchwork
Hair like blown down wheat
Wet and streaked
Furniture rearranged
Eyes aflutter
Limbs akimbo
Tangled and mixed
Hushed whispers
Cooing sounds
Warmth and comfort
Arms embrace, satisfied
Intimate secrets expressed
Gentle touches to hair and ears
Arm encircles waist
Hands stroking and feathering
Kisses light and gentle
Breathing easily
Coffee remembered