The Silent Kiss

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


“Some kisses speak louder then words ever could” 
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     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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Date: 9/3/2025 6:27:00 AM
Brenda, congratulations on your win in my The Silent Kiss contest with your wonderful poem, I love the quote, blessings, Constance
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 9/5/2025 11:31:00 AM
Constance thank you for hosting the contest! Much appreciated:)
Date: 9/2/2025 4:50:00 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
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 9/5/2025 11:31:00 AM
Ahhh CayCay thank you! I appreciate the read and luv the comment!:)
Date: 8/24/2025 1:42:00 AM
You expound the Silent Kiss with exquisite emotion. I simply loved it. Victor from Malta.
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/27/2025 7:52:00 AM
Thank you so much Victor!;)
Date: 8/21/2025 1:11:00 PM
Errrrr - WOW!! Gives one goosebumps, Poetess. Pretty awesome stuff this, Brenda Lee. This I like lots. Enjoyed!! :) john
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/27/2025 7:51:00 AM
Thank you John;)
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John Fleming
Date: 8/24/2025 1:53:00 PM
I most certainly did, Poetess...I most certainly did. :) john
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/21/2025 11:20:00 PM
lol I take it you enjoyed this piece John!;) appreciate you my dear friend!;)
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