"You, Me, Us"
Nicole Burton

Dual aqueous entities
Swam in endless desert ocean
As midnight moon ascended over jagged mountain tops
Moments windswept dusty gaze began their journey
Together in search of life love rhythm
Amidst buzzing light beings
They shared Zeppelin song names and Tolkien references
While lounging on weathered cushions
Observing heaven sky, heads arced back
Wishing for falling stars
Kicked up dust clouds
Swirled around suffocated breath
Campfire stove heated jasmine flower tea too hot
Thoughtful blowing to lukewarm
She sipped deeply his ceramic cup
A newly discovered comfort
Found in the embrace of this tender lover
Tingling vibrations on her skin
His kisses sent to Buddha belly
Gift of pure gentleness
Together, connected as one
Softly their heartbeats
Synchronized in life love rhythm
The union of dual aqueous entities
You… me… us