belly

I.       round and firm,
         curving just above
         my intended destination,
         i must first kiss you
         in reverence

II.    there is nothing
        more grounding,
        more soothing to me
        than the weight of your belly
        pressed against mine


III.    the fullness
         of your belly,
         knowing the power that
         lies behind it,
         can buckle my knees

IV.    broad, curvy,
         bearing testament to
         your woman-ness,
         your belly feels
         like home to me

V.     my hands adore you,
         my lips yearn to pay homage,
         my cheek longs to rest
         against you
         as i reach down and in

VI.    ripeness, fullness
         symbol of possibility,
         there's a reason
         goddess statues
         have big bellies


VII.    i can't desire
          a skinny girl,
          too many bones and angles
          give me your curves,
          let me love your big belly

VIII.   press your belly
          into mine--
          let the fire in you
          connect with the
          want in me