the lovers

the way they look at each other
the moon is the first lesson the sun
rings the bell the sea repeats that fire
and their eyes burn their lips smolder
their bodies' singularity becomes its own light

the way they look at each other
the sky retreats stars wink the dark
strands of falling hair shadows
their delight in palpable humming waves
and waves arrive seeking their own pleasure

the way they look at each other
is its own laughter its own banquet
the only two people alive who do
not hunger they feast on each other
their eyes their touch their common corporeal