Time Stands Still

11.45pm
Her naked body lies next to mine
Her back facing me
neck exposed.
Her shape and smell excite me,
urging me to delve deep into her,
to devour her,to search for
a salve,a soothing that will
leave nothing but the joyous moment.

12.15am
Her naked body lies next to mine
Her back facing me
neck exposed.
No more cues to consume.
No more seeking release.
Her remaining energy goes
to the turning of pages and
away from my skin
away from my desire.

12.30am
Her naked body lies next to mine
Her back facing me
neck exposed.
There is a change
in her breathing.
Sleep is coming
and the book falls
from her hands.

My naked body lies next to her
I press my hardness against her skin
She stirs again
And now we begin.....

Patience wins.