Yearning Hunger

Yearning Hunger

A week ago,
we tore
the bedding up,

ended
on the floor,

and now
the doctor says

the plaster cast
will need
another 2 months

to allow
my arm
to set.

You've been
a good sport,

lasted
as long
as you could,

and handled
things
yourself,

so
I'll be satisfied
if I
can simply
lick your fingers

until
our yearning hunger
yields.