A Lover's Kiss

In dedication to my Wife

What could you call a warm embrace,

That wouldn’t be complete disgrace?

A simple hug would surely fail

To fully lift this subtle veil.

Curling toes upon a bed

Or gentle pecks upon your head,

Are more than diction can describe;

This rival to divine design.

An ecstasy of hearts and limbs

Like softly singing ancient hymns,

Can no more be solidified

Than Romeo’s own spirit guide.

What I say to thee is this:

If all the earth was free of bliss

And edging on that dark abyss;

Outside our door the world amiss,

Reprieve would be a lover’s kiss

Author's Note

Written for my College Poetry class, October 2016

Reviews

[Rachel]

This was a really beautiful love poem! Did you ever let your wife read it? It was so well put together! I really loved the last two stanzas the best.

[Reba]

Wow, I've never looked at it that way before. I like that thought. I love how this seems strictly written (like you know what you're doing, unlike me) and carefully constructed. This made me smile, it was very intriguing. It was over to soon for me!