intertwining my fingers
with yours
the tiny, fine hairs
on your arm
contact mine
resulting in a cascade
of goosebumps
the electric shock
of your warm skin
against me
the comforting
feeling of closeness

© 2021 Jason A. Muckley

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This poem is one of my latest poems featured in my newest poetry collection, “Together, Apart and the Road to Recovery.” If you enjoyed this poem, be sure to check out my new collection on Amazon here.