warm lavender oil
drips from trembling hands
and softly lands
on her slender back.
each scented splash
slowly glides
along the graceful
curve of her spine.
unsure where to start,
i brush away
her long, dark hair
from freckled shoulders
and search for knots,
kneading her baby-soft skin
with nimble fingers
and thumbs.
she closes her eyes
and exhales,
her body unwinding
with every touch.
