I see stars and galaxies

twinkling

sparkling

swirling

above you

as you kiss my shoulder.

You would think I would close my eyes

but I cannot.

As I feel your mouth move down my body--

pausing at my breasts to bite and suck on pierced nipples

made gloriously sensitive by your ministrations--

my mind and heart join the universe

as it sings

and pulses

and beats in wild abandon.

My hands hold your head to my aching body

and I feel the movement of your face

as you smile in subtle satisfaction.

You are well aware of the effect

of your mouth

and your touch.

My mind races as your tongue dips

into my wet and pulsing core.

It is searching for words

like a captive who knows she must learn the native language

as quickly as possible or be devoured by those who already speak it.

Moans break from my throat but it is too late.

I cry out as you leave my body

but then you grab my ankle

and pull me to the edge of the bed.

Kneeling between my legs

you begin the feast again.

My heart beats wildly against the stars

as you bite

and suck

and drink

every drop of love I have to give.

Your body suddenly blocks my view

as you share the love on your mouth

and press yourself against my body.

I suddenly and joyfully realize

that your heart is also

beating wildly against the stars

and we are one.