a fresh return

it's tentative.
not really wary,
that wouldn't be quite accurate.
yet circling, somewhat unsure.
sometimes it's felt in a glance,
one where the eyes meet for longer than they should
or are caught watching, observing.
sometimes it's in a word
tone of voice
phrasing, order, function.
small clues.
the more obvious touch
bodies meeting
unecessary contact,
yet completely needed.
the attention given, and received
small reminders of an earlier security
just longing to be reclaimed