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I Want This Kiss

 I want my lips to speak for me
This kiss, a taste of what's to be
A prelude of a lover's play
To tell you more than words can say

I want to melt your soul with this
To make you weak, in throes of bliss
I want your world to fall away
To feel you tremble in the sway

I want to make you crave for more
Of sweetness that you will adore
I want to make your will to bow
How ardently I want this now!

I see the longing in your eyes
A need you think you can disguise,
and so you dare not take a chance
Perhaps it's all just happenstance

I want this kiss, so I will be
The one to solve this mystery
Is what we feel, a love that's true?
I take a step closer to you

You look uncertain, timid, shy
With all I've shown, I wonder why
you do not know just how I feel
I need to make it very clear

My eyes search yours, I touch your face
I'm pulled into a strong embrace
Your lips come down in search of mine
The kiss? It is beyond sublime! 

It's all I dreamt that it would be
You mean to claim your victory
No longer shy, you're in command
My hair clasped tightly in your hand

You won't let go, but hold me fast
Determined to erase the past
My beating heart cannot keep still
Of longed for kiss, we get our fill. 

Eileen Manassian
July 22, 2025

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/9/2025 3:49:00 PM

YES, now I shall admit that when I clicked over to you, I just knew I'd find a passion poem. You are Soup's designated 'passion' writer, in my opinion. This more than fulfills the wish I came here with. Hot and spicy in your hands always results in excellent poetry. I don't think you meant to drop your rhyme scheme in 6th stanza, not like you. The heat from kiss anticipation surely threw you off! Oh, check out 'passion' and 'afterglow' on my current page, you'll like. SIZZLING!, this is. CayCay

Maria Williams

Date: 8/7/2025 3:42:00 AM

Dear Eileen - Whew! This one sizzles with passion and longing! Every line builds so beautifully into that final, breath-stealing kiss. You really took us on a journey—from hesitation to full-blown surrender. Loved the rhythm, the emotion, and that bold ending. Awesome...Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/3/2025 11:07:00 AM

Ooh la la. Sizzling hot!

Bill Baker

Date: 8/1/2025 4:40:00 PM

Whoa! Very romantic, intense, and engaging poetry, Eileen. I've felt like that before, but it hasn't always turned out as your fine poem did. Great rhyming and well-written poetry. I'll be following your poetry now, this was my first visit. Bill

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/3/2025 12:44:00 AM

Thank you for passing by and reading. I'm glad you liked this piece. Regards

Richard D Seal

Date: 8/1/2025 6:58:00 AM

You'll always be the queen of romance Eileen, this is beautiful, the wording the flow, just beautiful. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2025 9:12:00 AM

Thank you, Richard. It is my favourite genre. Glad you passed by. Regards, Eileen

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/31/2025 12:32:00 PM

Be still my beating heart, this belongs in a fervent romance, soft and powdery full of emotion and loyalty, a heavenly kiss that reaches new height, excellentry is yours today Eileen, thank you for sharing your talent, :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/1/2025 9:15:00 AM

What a lovely comment! Did my heart good to read it. Thank you for stopping by. Blessings and love.

Paige Hind

Date: 7/30/2025 1:14:00 PM

So romantic, Eileen. It was sweet and charming. Glad to see a post from you. Hugs :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2025 3:31:00 AM

Thank you. That's what I was aiming for. I appreciate the visit.

John Fleming

Date: 7/30/2025 11:23:00 AM

I find myself in perfect agreement with Andrea here: " so metrical and perfectly rhymed". I could not have put it any better. Very well done, Eileen. :) john

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2025 3:32:00 AM

Thank you for your praise. Much appreciated. Blessings

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/30/2025 6:29:00 AM

- A kiss that makes the heart race like lightning, dear Eileen :) - Romantic and wonderfully written :) - hugs

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2025 3:32:00 AM

Thank you, Sunshine. I thought to write something romantic. I've been in a dark place lately, so a change is good.

John Loving Iii

Date: 7/29/2025 9:42:00 AM

OMG The words I wish to hear, And yes, I am shy. and looking back at the women I could have had, should have had. would have had if I were just brave enough to risk my heart. At my age their are just married women who won't say their married! Anyway thanks for not wasteing my time. I love your work.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2025 3:34:00 AM

Glad you liked what you read here. It's important to try to speak your mind. Regret is a heavy burden to bear.

Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/28/2025 2:25:00 AM

Whew—this is intense! The slow build, the surrender, and then the fulfillment... you really brought the reader along for that kiss. Beautifully written and emotionally charged!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/31/2025 3:35:00 AM

Thank you for this lovely response. I'm glad it resonated with you. Blessings