Hands

Tied tight in the ambiguities of
marriage and children, I find myself
hankering for those days of
uncertain kisses,
whispered words, the
instinct of hands.

Lipstick

She dressed with care, thinking

what to hide, what to reveal, what

height of heel was

suitable for the situation,

how much her

eyes needed camouflage, how much

lipstick would cover the cracks,

knowing that love

kisses bare-mouthed.