in this heat
feeling it from forehead to feet
depleting resources
indiscreet
complete comfort is fleeting
free me from my own sweat
let me breathe better
see better
be better
when sweater weather comes
he'll come with sleet

self care
wealth of nervous awareness
a system of synapses
concentrated in the sole
among other places
embrace those relationships
take yourself to space
with a gentle caress
a firm press
impressive nuance
with patience and grace