Essence of A Man
By
Michele C. Long


Listen… while I voice the word… “Man.”

How it speaks with vitality and vigor.

While …“Woman” offsets it gently.

Your stability brings balance to my vivaciousness.

Because you share, I get to appreciate a man’s perspective,

Something I could not comprehend alone.

Your desire to live an uncomplicated life leads the way

For me to shed the turmoil around me

And join with you in peaceful times together.

Just the thought of your hand’s coarse touch against the smoothness of my skin

Heightens my senses to ecstasy.

Somewhere, between our diversity,

We meet halfway, birthing something new and special.

How intimate, this giving of your thoughts to me,

How vulnerable, yet brave!