Brenda Chiri Poet Free verse

The Silent Kiss

Contest:silent kiss 
Sponsor: Constance La France 
Written: 8/21/25 


“Some kisses speak louder then words ever could” 
Quote by poet 


     Your shadow leans close… I… I freeze
   No words, just heat pressed here, crawling, creeping
      Lips hover, almost teasing… almost mine
Heart jumps… chest tight… stuck in the pause, stuck

 Time drags, sticky, heavy, holding us… hmm 
   Your hand brushes mine… tingling, I can’t move
Hush folds around, warm, curling, stubborn, soft
     Breath trembles quietly… along my ribs 

   Hair tangles, pressing… shoulders brushing, close
Soft fire slides, shakes, curls…curls through my veins
 A kiss too loud… for silence to hold…tonight 
    It lingers, burns, leaves traces I… I can’t shake

      I swallow, shiver… feel it in pieces
Frozen, trembling… trembling, wanting, wanting more
      This quiet screams… writes itself on my lips
        A silent kiss… lingering, too loud… too alive

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Danny Derden September 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM This piece is electric—sensual, intimate, and pulsing with tension. You’ve captured the moment before a kiss with exquisite detail, where silence becomes a symphony and touch speaks louder than language. The repetition and breathy pauses make it feel lived, not just written. It’s poetry that trembles as something unforgettable. Brenda Chiri September 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM Thank you so much!:)

Constance La France September 3, 2025 at 6:27 AM Brenda, congratulations on your win in my The Silent Kiss contest with your wonderful poem, I love the quote, blessings, Constance Brenda Chiri September 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM Constance thank you for hosting the contest! Much appreciated:)

CayCay Godwin September 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM The cluster of utters SOUND just like when talking/protesting/acclaiming, any emotion trying to be articulated, occurs during a kiss AND from head-to-toe ignited memories of those anticipated first kisses as gathered over a lifetime. I really enjoyed reminiscing with 'that feel.' Poetry hugs ... CayCay Brenda Chiri September 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM Ahhh CayCay thank you! I appreciate the read and luv the comment!:)

Victor Buhagiar August 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM You expound the Silent Kiss with exquisite emotion. I simply loved it. Victor from Malta. Brenda Chiri August 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM Thank you so much Victor!;)

John Fleming August 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM Errrrr - WOW!! Gives one goosebumps, Poetess. Pretty awesome stuff this, Brenda Lee. This I like lots. Enjoyed!! :) john Brenda Chiri August 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM Thank you John;) John Fleming August 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM I most certainly did, Poetess...I most certainly did. :) john Brenda Chiri August 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM lol I take it you enjoyed this piece John!;) appreciate you my dear friend!;)