I massage your back

My hands start at your shoulders and

Slowly make their way down

Lower

Okay, lower

My chin finds the crook between your shoulder and neck

Lower

Lower until

You're practically sitting in my lap

Then, it's my turn

He's starting now

Umm, lower

Okay, lower

Okay, now hold me

Hug you, wrap my hands around your stomach

"Like that?"

Would a soft sigh be affirmative

Like that

Now lay back

So afraid to hurt your ribs, I know

You had a couple fights at school

A little bruised, which began this massage

(And what a helluva massage it is)

He says he's okay

I lay back, very softly

Feels good

I can hear your heartbeat

You can feel my breath

Lovely

Could fall asleep

He'll be here forever

Forever?

Kisses my ear

Forever

Shiver

And that's how I fall asleep

What a helluva back massage