Kissing
(for Alba Leigh)
What
is a kiss, an emotional act?
Essential
to foreplay, without doubt;
Spontaneous,
not a science exact,
For
sure; something we cannot do without.
Give
me one who kisses, eyes open wide,
As
closed eyes might lend to thoughts that wander.
Eyes
are a window to what lies inside,
A
moment we might otherwise squander.
Taking
keen note of the tell tale signs that
Separate
kiss of life from kiss of death;
Some
lift you, others take you to the mat,
Those
that deprive life or just take your breath.
The
question, "What does a kiss mean to me?"
What
it means to you, what I hope to see.
Michael Todd aka Myke Todd
has been writing and posting stories and poetry on social networking sites
since 2006. He can currently be found at his dedicated poetry site... http://myketodd.blogspot.com/
I’ll take the kiss of life any day!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice, Debra!
DeleteThanks so much for visiting us here at Whispers. This place is like my second home.
An interesting approach, I do like the way this poem has made me ponder... thank you
ReplyDeleteThank you very kindly, Annie.
DeleteLove your creative mind! Thanks for the tag!Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Ellie. Wishing you a blissful year upcoming, as well.
DeleteA lovely Kissing tale you desire!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to hit the mark, Andrew. Thanks for coming by.
DeleteWhat a cool poem this is.
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Thank you so much, Teresa. :)
DeleteThanks for bringing this here to your blog!
ReplyDeleteIf any poem ever called for sharing, Alba Leigh, it would this one. Thanks for the inspiration. :)
DeleteA spectacular kiss begins with eyes wide open, slowly closing as the hearts share their first hello.
ReplyDeleteYes, Stephy... This is a perfect scenario, and one to be coveted.
DeleteThanks bunches!
Myke,
ReplyDeleteA passionate poem. Great job!
Your friend,
David Fox
Thank you so very much, David.
DeleteTo me, a kiss is not to analyze,
ReplyDeleteThough, true, they really aren't " one size."
I'd rather close my eyes and FEEL
Whether mediocre or done with zeal.
There is no way I will beg to differ,
DeleteWith you here, my world class riffer.
Though we may answer a different call,
I will concede, one sized kiss fits all.
The true and often infalible test of alchemy. Anna D
ReplyDeleteOne area where practice is always in order, Anna. :)
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Hi Michael. I really enjoyed reading this romantic and spiritual piece. It is beautifully phrased and has a lilting cadence that accentuates your theme. Kissing is one of my favorite things in life. That and hugging are two of the ultimate acts of human love and affection. Where would we be without them? I dare not consider.
DeleteThank you for your very kind overview, Eliza Anne. I could not hope for a better reception to this poem. And, just for the record, I am a big hugger. :)
DeleteYes...kissing is a most intimate exchange and complete with hugs that hug back...most delicious...loved this Mike😊❤️🤗😘
ReplyDeleteThank you, Demme... So happy this resonated with you in a good way...
Delete((( Demme )))
For me the closing of the eyes is to more feel the emotions that overcome one by the kiss. Or if it is an awful kiss, lol, then it is more about eww get this over with. Enjoyed your words as always. :)
ReplyDeleteLaura, your ability to see all sides of an equation intrigues me. Now that I think about it, everything about you intrigues me... Thanks for coming by, and best wishes for the coming year.
DeleteMichael, what a beautiful read to bring in the evening hours of New Year's Eve! As always you engage in such a memorable way. Have a wonderful 2016 my friend.
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Thank you Don, for your very kind overview. Best wishes for you in the year ahead, Sir.
DeleteThank you Don, for your very kind overview. Best wishes for you in the year ahead, Sir.
DeleteMichael this is beautiful. It makes me think back on my very first kiss. Also, there have been lots of very first kisses. My high school sweetheart, first dates, my new born son and daughter. I think God kisses me every day because each day is brand new.
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