A Beautiful Vista
Exerting ourselves on a hike
Breathing heavily from the recent exertion of climbing the steep path, we stop to admire the vista that spreads before us. The tree-covered slopes from high bluffs descend abruptly to meet the deep blue, calm waters of the bay. I come up behind you and wrap my arms around to hug your stomach, your soft smooth temple fitting neatly into the hollow of my coarse, bearded cheek. As our breathing settles you turn your head and...