La Petit Mort
Gasp pant sigh
Moan heave flinch
Take note of each of these
Involuntary contractions
Each a separate convulsion
An inseparable ache sublime
Then concentrate on pelvic thrust
Note the ricochet of rib on hip
And for a moment
When each of us is overcome
Sail or glide into temporary oblivion
Then when there is no more breath left to take away
La petit mort
They say