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“A silent kiss is the loudest, for it speaks of quavering breath and trembling skin.” - Author
“Kindness is the courage of a kiss withheld until hearts lean forward, asking nothing, only giving.” - Author
“A stolen kiss without consent is no gift of love, but the theft of trust, leaving foul poisonous ashes of disrespect on lips or cheeks" - Author

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The Silent KISS

Silence before a kiss expected, is no surprise.
It whispers echoed promises, foretold in eyes.
Put on hold, until two hearts come closer together.
Face-to-face, breath in breath, fragile as feather.

A silent unforeseen kiss, can delight or betray.
     Depending on intention, in the light of day.
     An affront, a bewilderment; eyes know it is coming.
A blessing or a curse, so bitter, and unbecoming.

Forewarned wary eyes recoil, and refuse to see.
  The head turns away gently, straining to flee.
     A step aside or back, retreating out of range.
        Deflecting touch, before longing turns strange.

Kisses, expected and unexpected, both inflame,
Desire with the outcome ensnared within the game.

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