The Kiss

The Kiss Painting by Gustav Klimt Thy tender embrace The way you cup my face Your gaze that meets mine Takes me to a place without time I'm engulfed in your arms Weak from your charms This moment, this kiss Lost in the abyss The weave of the clothes covering our skin Is not as closely bound as the love felt within You and I seem held forever in this pose Eternity or fleeting moment, no one knows I knew all that I needed to, right there and then And I would be there, forever, again Brian Strand Contest No 1183 Poetry Contest 8th February 2023 Sponsored by: Brian Strand 1st place

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Andrew John

Date: 3/1/2023 1:45:00 AM

A fleeting moment or an eternity. Yes, it can me frustrating!

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/12/2023 7:49:00 AM

Dear Dilly, a beautiful poetic interpretation of the famous painting The Kiss by Klimt. The intimacy of your expressive verse captures the ardent soul of the painting so wonderfully. Congratulations for your excellent trophy win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/12/2023 10:07:00 AM

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. Much appreciated:)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/10/2023 3:40:00 AM

Congratulations on this wonderful winner. Stupendous. Sara

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/10/2023 3:44:00 AM

I have quickly googled 'stupendous' so I could categorise the level of compliment appropriately. I would like to report back that I'm thrilled to receive my first 'stupendous'. Thank you! :)

Curtis Johnson

Date: 2/9/2023 8:14:00 AM

Hi, Dilly. Nice rhyme. Congrats on your win.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/9/2023 8:15:00 AM

Thanks Curtis