Klimt's Kiss
A masterpiece so they say today
but a century ago back in another day;
scathing ridicule ensued on that portrait they knew
only of paled love and lust as The Kiss exposed disgust.
as the times change, it is viewed in a newer exchange
simple lovers kiss endeared and reputation now revered.
In the world's artistic wonder that plays out
yesterdays beauty with kisses on the mouth
are more exposed and open to physical exploration
confounded and plagued by sensual interpretation;
the artist's mind revealed and openly exposed
in the secrets of his heart deeply in the kisses throws.
Perhaps a little closer look is needed
indulging in the passionate embrace cheated
by the colors flow of yellows and gold
as legs and hands and bodies enfold;
so bold and brave an image before its time
the lover's kiss is quite sublime.
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