The Silent Kiss

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Written, August 20, 2025
For The Contest, “The Silent Kiss”
Sponsor, Constance La France

Google Photo: Columbus Zoo in Ohio, July 18, 2024

“All creatures love in many ways-
         and how they show it will amaze”.
                                            _by Poet

     Close to the glass, the mom lifted her up-
dressed in a yellow romper with bows
                 and wispy, blonde hair circling her head.
He then came closer to the glass
                     and sat intently facing her;
with his deep, dark eyes- yet with a gentle twinkle,
           he looked calmly into her blue eyes.

         She stared at him for a moment;  
just a few inches apart- each from a different world.
                  And yet, he knew she was precious.
Quickly, he pressed his lips against the glass- 
         that showed her pink cheek on the other side.
With gentle love, the Gorilla lingered for a moment-
            then offered her his sweet, silent kiss.

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