In the open mouth
Of the crying babe
The nipple is placed
Already thrumming
With the clamor
Of milk building
Yearning
To satiate
Need met with need
Vulnerability
Matched
Willingness to open
Receive
Flow
Latch
A million neurons
Thirst
Search
Connect
Warm
Sweet
Liquid
Finally
Let
Body against body
Hand rests
On breast
Relief
Expressed
In a tiny foot’s
Unrest
Slow
Dwindle of flow
Stomach
Relaxed
Not empty
Not full
Nestle
Into this loving
Nest
Oh sublime luxury
In finding
The other breast
This time with less need
More celebration
Of what is
Latch
Embrace
Full bliss
With milk
In belly
In throat
On lips
Drink until
Awareness slips
Release
Fully
Mind
Body
That last fleeting
Grip
Ecstasy
In pure connection
Ecstasy
In total satiation
Ecstasy
In body meld
Ecstasy
In letting go
And being held