We are sensuous because we live: <br />In mute islands of flesh, we breathe <br />Through silk-screened lungs- <br />The storied touch, all forgives. <br /> <br />Young, we nuzzle seamless ports <br />For the milk of our thriving; <br />Touch tells us what we need to know, <br />Of this body we live <br />And have our imbibing. <br /> <br />Broken, the raw surface of love; <br />The presence breathes, <br />We gently heave, <br />Till we are one.<br /><br />Patti Masterman<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/we-are-sensuous-because-we-live/
