A Kiss

A KISS (3 Tanka)

it was just a kiss
two kids on a carousel
pipe organ playing
ups     downs    around and around
a kiss I cannot forget

we kissed at midnight
christmas eve and mistletoe
good friends surrounding
i had dreamt of such a kiss
all through high school    and beyond

we kissed    then she laughed
i knew it was innocent
married    both of us
but what a surprise i had
she had dreamt the same as I

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/8/2012 10:32:00 PM

a sweet dream... wishing these dreams to find place in the heart... you sure are a charmer... always pd

Monica Evette

Date: 9/17/2010 7:16:00 AM

The power of a kiss. I know that feeling of wanting a kiss like that. I have no more words, touching. Love this Monica

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/9/2010 3:10:00 PM

Great romantic write..If for the dream contest, good luck with this sure winner.I am honored to have had you stop by, read, and comment on my work..Thanks...Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/8/2010 6:58:00 PM

DAve this one is very intriguing to me. It makes me want to know all about this special person. Did you kiss her also as kids on the carousel?? And then later as adults at a Xmas party? Or is this all a complete fabrication? Do tell..... Love it! Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/8/2010 8:50:00 AM

An "innocent" kiss is often a friendly gesture, Daver. To have dreamed of such a kiss for so long only to find it after you are both married, is quite touching. I'm glad your dream came true with this gesture of friendship, Daver. Love, Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 9/8/2010 3:29:00 AM

That's a cute ending that you put in here, Dave :) made me smile :) -- nikko :)

Skat A

Date: 9/6/2010 4:35:00 PM

You and your sweet poems, Daver! Love and miss both of you. Your poems and your cheeryself. Been out and off the soup,, I come here to post and say hi to all the poets who always had a way to make me smile with there comments. Take care*luv~SKAT

Deb Wilson

Date: 9/6/2010 3:53:00 PM

We can imagine lots of passionate episodes in life can't we..Very nicely expressed..Take care~Deb

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/6/2010 1:01:00 PM

Sweet and emotional piece Daver... its always a surprise to find being drawn to another ... and sometimes its a prelude to something else happening in life..luv.. enjoyed this special piece..