SCENT

summer is
to smell you
and myself
again

to be reminded
of underground
activity
and desires

skin made
of dust
and dark
humid soil

skin unveiling
shy and greedy
under the sun’s
steamy kiss

skin
that shivers
with pleasure
and life

skin
sweet and buttery
the first bite
into a croissant

skin that
welcomes
her dangerous lover
and surrenders

skin that
erupts
into rich
tears

my sweat
is sun
passion
and peace

nothing
more delicious
than a sudden
sigh from the wind

delicate
and strong
it fills my armpits
and my nostrils

stop wearing
deodorant
a lover
once implored

allowing me
to fall in love
with my sweat
and my smells

to read
to reveal
myself
and others

my bodily
odours
now
dance with me

bold and fierce
holding the sun’s hand
subdued, mysterious
in the absence of her.

*

when i say
i want you
your smell
is what i mean

let me
dive
into your soft
armpit

disappear
into the
unique embrace
of your smell

get lost
on the nape
of your
sweet neck

in your folds

let me
gulp down
whole bites
of you

when i say
i want you
your sweat
is what i desire

allow me
to have you
raw
unbathed

allow me
to see you
shed
your rose petals

let me
memorise
your signature
scent

so that
when i find it
mixed
with mine

i can
relive
what it feels like
to have you.