Her Fingertips
after Sappho
her fingertips brush mine accidentally or not the touch is a spark that sets my skin aflame
I watch as she strokes the soft petals of roses her touch is gentle as a summer breeze
the way she handles the delicate stem tells me of her care for the things that are fragile
I took Sappho's focus on everyday moments and sensory details, and applied it to a minor detail that speaks to a larger emotion. I aimed to capture the quiet intimacy and sensuality that is characteristic of her work.