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Your Very Own Way
there is a way
that your eyes welcome me
a way
that you stop doing what you do
and sweep your body toward me
a way that you tilt your head into
the sound of my footfalls
a way that we agree
to be alone in the crowded room
.
I like those ways
.
there is a way that your eyes
take flight
a way that you want me to look inside you
a way that you’re soft and moist
a way that you press your lips into
a practice kiss… a want… a delicious way
.
I like those ways
.
there is a way
that I allow myself to want you
allow my eyes to be clear for you
allow my stomach to tighten in case of your touch
allow my name to come out from your mouth
allow my soul to be swallowed by the sight of you
.
and I want you to like those ways
.
.
.
Jas. Mardis is a 2014 Inductee to The Texas Literary Hall of Fame
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