The Kiss That Greeted Me

The Kiss that Greeted Me

 

 

Yours was the kiss

that greeted me

 

that welcomed me home

at the end of the day,

 

that warmed my heart

like a Hemingway novel. 

 

 

 

photography by Mecuro B. Cotto

 

 

Author's Note

I'm coming up on the time of year that I feel most melancholy about...the anniversaries of the passing of both my parents and older sister. October, November and December.

The sepia tones of this Mecuro B. Cotto artwork simply captivated me, and somehow breathed life into my words. May it remind you of someone that greeted you with a kiss!

Reviews

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Both my parents passed in the fall...my mom died in November, nearly twelve years ago, and October will greet me with the one year anniversary of my father's passing, so your words speak to me...both my parents were huggers and kissers, as is all my family, and we were always greeted with those precious gestures of love no matter how long we were gone throughout the day...the last time i saw each of my parents, our time together ended with a hug and kiss...so thank you, for sharing this wonderful piece with us...you have captured a universal sentiment in such few words and the picture - as usual - garners strong emotions...it is good to remember...be well, my friend :D

[Kelly Scheppers]

The months are the same for me...my Dad is in October and my Mom, November. I guess I never realized how endearing that kiss would become! I started feeling much like an orphan after losing my last surviving parent. I guess as children, we always believe we'll have them in our lives forever. Thank you for such a compassionate review, Thomas!

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yes, Kelly, no matter how old we are when we lose our parents...you are kindly welcome, my friend

[Einstein Noodle]

sorrow has taken an accepted place ... a small gently lit room with a glow about it .. it doesn't rudely press itself into my consciousness any more .. and if i go there on purpose the lingering tears are mixed in sublime synergy with joy ... neither one dominates ;) i am at an age in which i have lost my wife and parents ...many aunts and uncles ... too many cousins .. and a few friends ... life is better as a result of that journey :)
i am sorry for your losses Kelly! your expression surely achieves the results you intend .. please do not take offence ... but my first thought of my greeting kiss is of my wonder dog Bella ... if you are a pet person you know that thinking of that does not diminish your poem's serious remembrances ... your closing couplet could not capture my experience better ... the vulnerability, honesty and simplicity are perfect for the occasion ... again ... i am sorry for your losses
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

The first photograph I initially had with this was a photo of a cat sleeping with its head upon a book! Yes, I am very much a pet person, and I take no offense whatsoever of Bella being the one who greeted you with a kiss - it's very apropos for those of us who love our pets like children! I am thrilled to have such a lovely review, E...thank you! Hugs to you & Bella!

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .........

[terry smith]

beautiful poem Kelly!! I hope there are many many happy thoughts to go along with the sadness.

[Kelly Scheppers]

One of the reasons why I love being a writer is that it's a great catharsis for emotion. Most people go through their life just bottling it up inside them, without ever having that release. I appreciate your thoughts, Terry. Thank you so much!

[terry smith]

that is one of the reasons I write,draw and play guitar....to release emotions. :)

[R Smith]

pure beauty Kelly for such a sad time, my best wishes to you :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's a part of life we all must face, I know. I just wish I could have known my Dad! Thank you most kindly, Richard!

[andrew mitchell]

Now that's what I call a kiss to remember! A superb write Kelly and I know it must be sad with your losses. Take care Kelly :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

You keep me smiling, Andrew...thank you! : )

[Patricia Wedel]

Kelly dear, my Mom passed two days after Christmas
thurty-six years ago. She understood everything that
was said in her presence until she breathed her last
breath, and when the spirit left her body the curtain
moved at the open screened window as it was a balmy day.
I felt her last kiss... Amen... truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've always believed that the soul leaves through an opening, and I know there are times when the soul of our loved one is felt here on earth. It's a comforting feeling just to think about, isn't it? ...and what a lovely thing to share with me. Thank you, Pat!

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, Kelly, there are more things to heaven
and earth than we can ever fathom...
truly🌸 Pat