a fiery sun sets

and we lay our bodies down.

hearts guide hands

guide bodies

guide mouths.

and minds are shutting down.

and thoughts are closing off.

and the dewiness of the summer air

sticks to your skin

sticks to your lips.

sticks to your hair.

moist like your breath on my neck.

and you let go of fear

and i catch you in my fingertips.

with lips to wrists

and ashes surrounding

and a safe place to hide in the night.