Long watermelon thighs,
round, firm, heavy,
solid, ripe, weighty
roll apart easily
exposing
the tender fig
husband-lover pulls open
licking the fruit
before he sucks it
gently into his mouth,
pulling the fruit
away from the skin
steadily,
his tongue gripping
delicately.
Drinking.
Feasting.
Pear breasts
with peach nipples,
raspberry points,
sway gently
as the pumpkin belly
quivers.
Fat, round McIntosh arms
move freely
as though floating
in water
waiting to be claimed
with splashing teeth
and happy laughter.

Plum cheeks
and cherry lips
redden with desire satiating.


by Kathy Barron