a steamy shangri-la

a serene day ends
with small talk
over Chardonnay
and shrimp scampi

a slow dance
unrehearsed
across the kitchen tile
entices a giggly kiss
turns torrid in the moonlight

plenitude of candles
arranged about the bath
warm ambiance
soon matched by flow
of water stirring a frothy brew
tickling bubbles and soothing salts

unwrapping you
an extended clash between
touch and function
hands mesmerized
by warm soft curves

tepid touch of toe
to test
finding it soothing
we slip beneath the bubbles

a steamy shangri-la
sensual moments
dally into surreal sensation
spawn of soul
lover's linger
preamble into passion
spilling into the dawn