The Words of a Kiss

So much is said with so few words.

The Words of a Kiss

 

The words of a kiss

   are ancient they say.

They’re spoken moments

   they act out a play.

 

Each tender small touch

   each moment sublime,

speaks volumes in verse,

   in prose, and in rhyme.

 

They cannot be counted

   by clocks on the wall.

Nor is there measure

   not great or not small.

 

Each one is a concert

   in passions bright room.

They each sing their own song;

   some joy and some doom.

 

I remember the first days

   when talk was all cheap,

when climbing a mountain

  was but a small leap.

 

The days passed in plenty

   the years rolled on by,

yet ever that lip song

   still lets out his sigh.

 

Though often our troubles,

   our worries, our pain,

will insert a barrier

   where love had once lain.

 

Then still waits a new song

   with words just the same.

A gentle soft answer

   my kiss is its name.

 

It waits in the evening,

   it waits in the morn.

To start up and speak out,

   my love to adorn.

 

Author's Note

Sorry, I didn't check the meter on this one. Will check later - Still checking

Reviews

[Hannah Estar]

This is beautiful. The rhythm is superb and the flow is excellent. Mostly when I read poetry that wasn't written like a hundred years ago, I tend not to like it as much, but yours is definitely one of the few that I actually enjoy! Some people don't really care about meter or flow anymore, but this is truly a masterpiece. Good job.

[Mark]

"That lip song...lets out his sigh...Waiting in the evening...in the morn...My love to adorn" This is fabulous imagery, L (name?)! The brevity and crispness of the line length bespeaks the simple, pure joy we all feel in the anticipation and execution of the Kiss...And your meter is dead-on, which is so refreshing, compared to much that I've read here. I would frefer you to "markymark', "c. froman" and "rick puetter" for others who feel and write as we do. Thanks for restoring my faith!

[LisetteCanWrite!]

This is truly touching... such nice flow and format.. the words are perfect.. you have a real gift to write.. I hope to see more of your work!!! Thank you for sharing your great piece!

[Lily1111]

This is really quite lovely. Not only in its message, but the rhyme and flow are incredible. Well done!

[Autumn Reign]

This is the best poem i've read in a long time.
written to perfection!

[Last Lying Look]

This is beautiful.
So wonderfully written.
You take such a common thing like a kiss and turn it into a masterpiece.
An amazing work of art.
Excellent piece!
-Elissa :)

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

That was beautiful. It rolled off the tonger just like a song. Love this you have done yourself proud

[An owl on the moon]

Such a deeply tender, beautiful write. Love the purity and light that you bring to this piece!

[~angelalala~]

this is a beautiful poem. i love the flow & the content. "They cannot be counted
by clocks on the wall.

They cannot be measured
not great and not small." very true. great write.

[Wildecat]

This is a well crafted poem, a definite pleasure to read your poetry. And thanks for your kind review of mine.