Summer Lovin’

Have you ever done it

On the shores of a shimmering lake, far from civilization?

The sun beating down

The sky scrubbed, polished, and free from clouds

We spread a thin tapestry spread on the ground, adorned with suns and moons

But the pine needles spike our bare skin nevertheless

And the dirt and sand sneak into our touseled hair

And we couldn't care less

Kisses are sweeter in the embrace of Mother Nature

Sensations are stronger, lust is more powerful

Tinged with a hint of animal instinct

Freed from inhibitions, seen only by the insects and birds

Sweat bubbles on our skin as we rip off our clothes

And meld together into one living, breathing organism

Teasing, exploring, touching, breathing, laughing

Wild as wolves and sensual as serpents

And afterward I leap into the lake with childlike glee

And he laughs at my enthusiasm for the icy water

Watching from afar until I coax him to join me

For a little while time stands still

We are in the moment, nowhere to be, no one to talk to

A sip of pure joy