awkward moment

 
that second in time,
between last sock removed,
and moving to the turned back bed
 
stripped bare of modesty's clothing
 
intoxicated on hormone driven yearning,
blushing with forgotten inhibition,
flushed with embarrassment,
glistening with perspiration,
glowing with arousal
 
coy about looking eye to eye,
shy about what the other sees,
wary about your body's imperfections,
wondering,
should the lights have been off?
 
not knowing what to say,
saying much by saying nothing,
 
dry lips,
tongue nervously licking them,
 
sweat covered skin,
fragrance of sexual arousal,
perfume of desire
 
moistened lips behind shielding palm,
nipples peaked, hidden by hand and arm
 
stiffened penis hidden by cupped fingers,
scrotum tightened in physical preparation,
butt clenched in nervous anticipation
 
four knees gently shaking,
four thighs quietly trembling,
two navels silently twitching,
two bodies beginning panting
 
moment broken by,
a glance at the bed,
sly smile,
hand offered and taken
 
awkwardness transformed by,
a quick, eager kiss,
followed by a much longer, deeper one,
a cursory, effortless hug,
turned into a lingering, passionate embrace
 
the awkward moment ends,
an amorous moment begins