Our bodies entangled

Limbs bumping into limbs,

Our hearts pounding madly

Skin against skin.

We stand awkwardly,

too close together

In this dark, hidden space.

We whisper,

Murmuring words of

Love and patience—

Oh, so much patience!—

As we share the same air

And quietly kiss

And render sweet caresses

And tremble in hushed tones,

Focused and forced,

Feverish and forbidden,

The world out there

Completely unaware.