A Kiss #1

Thanks to the Seal song “Kissed By A Rose On A Grave” for both the music and for the inspiration for the poem itself.

A KISS #1

　　

Have you ever been kissed by a rose

on a grave

in the pale moon light;

by a rose laying cold

by the moon

in the light of a grave

with your name etched

by a kiss

from the one inside.

I am in love

with a kiss

on a grave

from the grave, laying cold.

A moon light rose to expose

your wrinkled, dried breast

your forever cryptic smile

that whispers delight once in awhile

inviting me to rest

beside your rose laying cold

by the moon light

in your kiss

on the grave.

A kiss.

A moon.

I am a name etched

by your kiss

on the stone

forever…

kissed

by a rose

on a grave

in the endless moon light.

　

~~redzone 9.9.04~~

Author's Note

thanks for reading....

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

I am almost speechless, Curt. I visit my loved ones' final resting places often. I bring flowers. I say prayers and I leave a stone on the headstone.....but next time I will look for the kiss etched there...the kiss left by the one buried beneath the earth there. This poem has moved me.....touched me deeply. I am putting this in my library. Lydi**

[redzone]

Lydi, your comment has made me glad you were touched so deeply... it is wonderful to know that something you write has an affect like this and I am honored...

[Lydia Shutter]

I actually sent read requests for this poem to several people. I hope you get a few more comments on it. It is spectacular. Lydi**

[Sheila Kline]

Your poem conveys imply beautiful thoughts for one who has passed on. To be a name etched by one's kiss is a forever love - the kind that is etched in granite, and shall never fade. I like the repetition as it helps to make the image of such a pure love even more pronounced.
Lovely!

[Traci]

Curt, this is the first piece of your work I've read and I was truly impressed and moved beyond words. Such a bittersweet write that resonates the heart and soul. You have created one's final resting place and brought comfort and a real sense of harmony sealed in a kiss. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful piece of art. I definitely look forward to reading more....

[Sami Khalil]

A very sad but good poem. I like it alot...Thank you for sharing , sir...:)