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Constance's Silent Kiss Contest ~ 8/21/25

The Silent Kiss

"The most eloquent silence; 
      that of two mouths meeting in a kiss.
                            ~ anonymous


I'm tenderly held in your arms each night
   as we meld with silent kisses in the moon's glow.
      Secrets are shared beneath stars, gleaming bright.
         reflecting love I see in your eyes. They tell me so.

      There are no sighs nor moans of ecstasy
for only in dreams do I feel you touch my lips.
      In shadowed night, your face is a mystery,
hidden from me, but not from my fingertips.

             Muted kisses bring passion ~ given and taken
         binding us tighter than cords of golden twine.
      Each breath is a promise, not to be forsaken
and returns you to me in every dream as mine.

      When I feel the warmth of morning's first light
I wake lonely, and on my pillow are spilled tears.
      I impatiently wait for the lavender of twilight,
knowing you'll be there, as you have been for years.
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La France Avatar
September 3, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Lin, congratulations on your win in my The Silent Kiss contest with your beautiful poem, I love the quote and image, blessings. ~Constance
Lane Avatar
September 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
I am always honored to place in your contests, Constance. For many reasons, but certainly because I know the lengths you go to in being sure the entries you award have been checked for AI cheating. Thanks ever so much.
Godwin Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
So tender and beautiful, your poem pulls the heart strings. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Godwin Avatar
September 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Oh, no, how wrong of me - 'twas not deliberate I assure you. I'm leaving 23 poetry hugs just cause and I'm certain to be back with more. POETRY hugs ... CayCay
Lane Avatar
September 3, 2025 at 7:39 AM
I think that's the first poetry hug I've ever gotten and I love it... and one back to you with a 'thank you' CayCay.
Beaufort Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Lin, this has a note of sadness to it. I see it could be applied to either sex, and although it is for a contest, I think you have described longing and loneliness and how overwhelming it can be. Smiles, of course!!!
Lane Avatar
September 3, 2025 at 7:38 AM
So sorry I missed seeing these comments from you, Duke. I always smile after reading them. Thank you.
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