precious thing

beauty and understanding,
creating a state of grace,
constantly adjusting
to get a better view
of her eyes,
something beyond knowing,
a feeling that's always been
beneath the skin,
wanting beyond needing,
desire so deep
it could be construed
as a character flaw,
a kiss that taste of
honeysuckle and myrrh,
a blessing that probes
on the tip of an exploratory tongue,
slither and turn,
coaxing secret words
that she swallows down her throat,
precious thing,
diamonds from virgin lands,
water untouched by smog,
unadulterated wine
and vegetation without poison,
and her skin,
original, unique,
containing a beauty and
a soul supreme,
a love that falls like kingdoms
and reigns like a deity over me,
humidity...
in the presence of such a
precious thing...