Bodywork

I love that first couplet, particularly L2, Rachelle. The repetition of 'and' really works here. It's like an echo.  This embodies a tantric practice of touch and a build of anticipation.  It's very well done.

The only thing I would suggest is a comma between merges and worships for just a bit of pause.  And maybe embodied and wordless too.

Thank you, Ahavati!..  I was going back and forth with the commas, but agree that it helps the flow more than the attempt at simplicity of no punctuation. 🙏🏽💜🕉, R.

You're welcome.  When you have two adjacent adjectives, I have found that commas work best.

Another delightful poem on the theme of touch in love. 'New hands' suggests move on from past loves.

Thanks!.. so glad you enjoyed.  This one was actually inspired by a new love of different sorts, a new, very adroit massage therapist ;). I almost put something to that effect in the authors’ notes, but didn’t want to limit the different ways one might take this. ♥️, R.

I like this

Thanks-glad it resonated! 🙏🏽, R.

Mmm, I can smell the incense and massage oils, and hear the soothing music.