Kissing

I will try where practitioners
far wising than I have failed,

where greater ships of thinking
than I have sailed: explain how
many approach the topic of 
kissing – 

from the twinkle in an eye
to the deep-felt jelly sign – 

from the pucker and the peck
and the downright awkward
neck – big lips; small lips; various
tastes and lengths of duration;

this need to express, some liken to
emotional constipation – why
there are those who refrain while others, 
though frowned upon, have seen opportunity
for lucrative occupation? Myself 
more in the camp of, just heartfelt
recreation; while the pious, sternly,
vociferously say~ from love and dutiful 
ritual there can be no separation... 

So, what then should the student of kissing
rightly conclude?--to be happy in life, my
advice, explore the subject with at least one 
other often in the mood....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Romios Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 10:25 PM
I think you covered the field, Prince! )) Your wife, the Princess, gives you great advice, indeed. It’s a fun filled field, is all I can add. And agree with Andrea. For me, a smorgasboard of kissing beats the same lips all the time. Pangie xx Retired long ago from Smoocherville! LOL What a tragic loss for me, eh? PS. How do people kiss with masks on? Tee Hee.
DiMino Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 11:10 AM
I understand: fate has many twists and turns, seldom predictable and not always desirable. I know what it is to lose a soulmate, and to never feel entirely complete again. Blessings my friend!
Romios Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 9:20 AM
Some people do not want to be married, Prince. And husbands die..Mine did at 40! I still wear my gold wedding band. Merci Pangie xx
DiMino Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 9:08 AM
Smorgasbord indeed!~ that is why God saw need for diets, confessionals and courts.
Wolf Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 7:56 PM
Enjoyed your muse on kissing, Joe. ~ Kissing Cousin
DiMino Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 9:09 AM
Just a bit of light fluff. Thank you, Gershon. Blessings my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 9:53 AM
I enjoyed this one, Joe. I think it probably gets stale kissing the same person over and over and over again. Too bad there is not a potion to keep the magic in it!!
DiMino Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 10:37 AM
There is!~ but it is very expensive my wife warns me:)
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace