The kiss

I still feel
that fleeting kiss
planted on my cheek.
Your face
shines with happiness
in my memories.

Then another time
another kiss
That came like a blessing
with all the love and affection
that a heart can hold.

Both these kisses
One from you
One from someone who loved me like you
Both kisses stayed
helping me live
when all was dark.

Today
One more kiss
the hands sliding on my waist
circling
and before I knew
It came.

I feel burnt
dirty
I washed many times
Yet it is staying, too

Imprints
For life