blue

jade spills over the crimson cup
flashing scents of jasmine and mimosa 
from a childhood headache recalled
like lanterns burning on a starless night
salt water dries slowly on muslin cloth
leaving the taste of a lover's sweat
who slides into memory
and the warm sheets of topaz
Silky and shimmering in moonlight 
his skin, her skin
another night
another night
 blue