Stealing a Kiss

“Stealing a Kiss” The Autumn Sky Was blue. The sun shining bright In afternoon light. I went for a walk In a nearby park. While strolling along, A park-way path, I came upon A Waterlily Pond. A family of geese, Sailing about, Picking at crumbs From a man on the shore. I stood and watched for a while. I was pleased, Then tarried on. I passed little children on swings and slides. Their laughter carried On a breeze. I stood and watched for a while. I was pleased, then tarried on. I passed by a shady tree; An old man’s retreat. His hat pulled down, He had fallen asleep. Daring not to wake I stood and watched for a while. I was pleased, then tarried on. Under another Sat a mother Nursing her child. Serene the scene, Intimate and clean, Life giving life. I stood and watched for a while. I was pleased, then tarried on. On the grassy lawn A fair maiden lay, A Steamy Harlequin Cupped in her hands, A chalice of wine by her side. I stood and watched for a while. I was pleased, then tarried on. I came upon a couple, No longer young, Sitting on a wooded bench, Their arms entwined, Lips molded in love. She winked as I Passed them by “Just stealing a kiss.” Was all she said, “Just stealing a Kiss” Her smile told all. I was pleased. Then tarried on. Was a Blue-sky Autumn Day A lovely Blue-sky Autumn Day I tarried on.