Brass faucets, blush frosted tooth-brush carafe, satin-interiored jewellery box and an emptied floral flacon.
A timorous silhouette of memories once devoured.
Vulnerability too weak to turn it's back – mirrored disregard as the droplets of his tongue trace her collarbone.
Wincing to be craved for more than evening outings or a café-run security blanket.
A night in and a night out, freshly soaped bodice or prickled wine-spotted legs; entangled hair ties, stomach aches, sleep-deprived visions and skin care routines.
A second and then third dew-ing after ten and again before five, splaying your earthy essence chest to shoulder to neck to back.
Short to be the length of time lasted; nuanced eye-brow raises, fisted sweaty palms, abundant quivers to dispense this ideal of commitment.