Glowing

The Beloved came to me last night.
She left a mark under my skin.
A place where one fingertip of desire
pressed its image upon another.

That impression was enough
to make this whole day blush from the inside
and for my body to wear
a half-shy, half-dressed appearance-

to have that same look
that lovers have
when they are out in the world
but still touching each other
beneath the public gaze.