skin to skin and soul-tangled...
soul-tangled
with you.
you were an imprint here
before we touched wild skin.
you were a feeling. a sense.
and now
you're an instinct. a gravity.
with. you.
my heart has no defense.
i feel chemicals with you.
my skin remembers you.
and when our bodies have to
untangle and let this life turn over
you'll be just a feeling
and just a sense…
but only until
we're skin to skin again.
🦋🕯️
Experiencing moments of deep physical and emotional connection can profoundly shape our understanding of intimacy and relationships. The poem beautifully captures how close contact — skin to skin — serves as a powerful medium to convey feelings that transcend words. In my own life, I've noticed that even brief physical touch with someone close can trigger strong emotional memories and reinforce bonds. This phenomenon relates to the release of chemicals like oxytocin, often called the 'love hormone,' which promotes bonding and trust. When I think about being "soul-tangled," I relate it to those times when two people seem to instinctively know each other's moods and needs without speaking. It’s as if their connection exists on a different level—a magnetic pull described here as "instinct" and "gravity." The poem’s emphasis on the heart having no defense and skin remembering speaks to the vulnerability and imprint that intimacy leaves on us. Furthermore, the cyclical nature described—how separation turns the connection into "just a feeling and just a sense" until reunion—reminds me of how physical distance can test but also strengthen emotional ties. That anticipation of reconnecting skin to skin revitalizes the bond. Whether in romantic partnerships or deep friendships, such moments of closeness renew our sense of being seen and valued. Overall, the poem is a tender reminder of the invisible yet powerful forces that draw us together. It encourages us to cherish and honor the emotional imprints left by those we connect with, and to recognize how physical closeness and shared experiences nourish our soul.













































































