A tribute response to Joseph Legaspi’s poem, ‘The Kisser’s Handbook.’
Invigorating and intense is love.
A kiss that hints at butterscotch, caramel,
and tuberose fragrance.
I find I am unable to read your lips
unless
they are caressing mine,
as whisper, as promise,
and a sigh followed by consummation.
A kiss is more personal
more private than sharing a secret
it’s a bond that blossoms between two people
a thought
muddled by cologne, macadamia nuts
and strawberries.
If rushed it’s probably awkward and first,
as emotions overwhelm and take charge
of the senses,
if delicate, a kiss is playful
almost teasing
as raindrops that pour and tickle flower buds
and foliage.
A kiss dances in the corridors of memory,
makes one blush
as hours pass away as though they are nothing.
When lingering upon shy lower lip,
I am a cloud
willing to embrace the setting sun
when urgent
I seek to travel to collarbone, from decade
to decade
and from dusk till dawn.
Because I am the shore that ocean longs to meet,
ours is a parable timeless,
a love song whose words are from the scripture.
A kiss
is a conversation you have when all else fails.
Photo credits: Pinterest
Posted for ‘Sanaa’s Challenge’ @ Real Toads
And on Open Link #401 (+Live) @dVerse Pub
59 Responses
Ooh, I love how you have emulated Legaspi’s style and tone with a unique touch of your own — this kissers’ handbook is like kissing itself, with its discordant notes and parallel aphorisms. Such a lovely write; it made me smile through and through. I love this bit: “when urgent/I seek to travel to collarbone, from decade/to decade/and from dusk till dawn.”
Thank you so much, Anmol 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
This is such a satisfyingly full poem, Sanaa. I love how you used images with big contrasts to convey the passion.
I seek to travel to collarbone, from decade
to decade
and from dusk till dawn.
Superb!
Thank you so much, Kerry 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
A poem written by a romantic who has mastered the art of kissing. I so enjoyed reading this poem!
Thank you so much, Sherry 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Kiss, Kissed, Kissing, perfect for Valentine’s Day. Day of love!! and kisses!
Definitely 😀 thanks for stopping by, Annell ❤️
Love your title. Sanaa, makes one want to buy it sight unseen. A follow up recipe book might also sell. My favorite is the eats, guess that’s the man’s stomach speaking again.
Thank you for the nice prompt.
Thank you so much, Jim 😀 so good to see you ❤️
gorgeous… a beautiful handbook…!!
Thank you so much, Sreeja 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
“A kiss is a conversation you have when all else fails.” Often true…
Definitely 😀 thanks for stopping by, Priscilla ❤️
Agree with Priscilla – what a great line that is. Gorgeous poem.
Thank you so much, Sara 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
So many great lines here pondering all aspects of what a kiss might be…
A kiss
is a conversation you have when all else fails.
is also my favorite line
Thank you so much, Bjorn 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Enjoyed to hear you read it… and read it again 🙂
I concur. The last verse is a stunner
Thank you so much, Rommy 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
A truly lovely lure of images Sanaa. Happy Sunday. Thanks for dropping by my blog
Much🌻love
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Much❤️love
Once again – what has become somewhat of a signature for you, Sanaa: stunning lines that cascade to an awesome and indelible close. I love the way you do that !!!
Awwww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Wendy 😀 so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
a cloud
willing to embrace the setting sun…. only one gets to win that encounter, though!! 🙂
Thank you so much, Rajani 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
This is a poem full of passion and I love how you’ve captured the sounds of kissing, Sanaa. I especially enjoyed the lines:
‘I find I am unable to read your lips
unless
they are caressing mine’;
‘A kiss dances in the corridors of memory,
makes one blush’;
and
‘A kiss
is a conversation you have when all else fails.’
Thank you so much, Kim 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
“Because i am a shore the ocean longs to meet.” This is gorgeous Sanaa, and that last line is a wonderful closing line!
Thank you so much, Carrie 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Oh yes, like others I was struck by your stunning conclusion – the culmination of a wonderful piece of writing, a fitting response to Legaspi’s.
Thank you so much, Rosemary 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
‘I am the shore that ocean longs to meet’
lovely line.
Thank you so much, Jane 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Always such a delightfully reliable pleasure to check in again with your poetic soul, Sanna… Once again a deliciously render piece that builds in presence towards a strong and telling crescendo of meaning.
And as Bjorn says so many strong, well-wrked lines here… I thought:
“Because I am the shore that ocean longs to meet,
ours is a parable timeless,
a love song whose words are from the scripture.”
Was especially good. With Best Wishes scott x
Thank you so much, Scott 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
ah, wow. such a vast and expansive exposistion on oue of our strangest and yet most magnificent customs. well done, Sanaa
Thank you so much, Eric 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
I enjoyed this conversation.
In fact, I’ll enjoy having this conversation when someone special gets home..
Oh wow! Thank you so much, Ken 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Oh, dear lady, this one is a wowzer, a stunner–perhaps the most romantic poem I have ever read. Kissing has always been kind of sacred to me; sex without it is as empty as a corn husk. You made my day, my month, and so much more; so appreciated.
Awwww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Glenn 😀 so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
I like how lips have to be “caressing” to be read.
Thank you so much, Frank 😀 so good to see you ❤️
You always write with such heady romance Sanaa! This is tinged with longing and desire.
Thank you so much, Linda 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
A Study in Sensuality for that most priceless of gifts, the humble kiss. Well done, Sanaa <3
Thank you so much, Jade 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
One can assume extensive research went into the writing of this great poem! ahem … It’s beautifully written.
Thank you so much, Beverly 😀 so good to see you ❤️
That’s one hell of a kiss…
❤️❤️❤️❤️
A sensual dance – it’s worth kissing the whole time, smiles. Thanks for sharing the poem.
Thank you so much, Grace 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
vibrant and alluring: a perfect answer to Joseph Legaspi! Bravo!
Thank you so much, Frank 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
A sensual stunning poem, Sanaa! I especially love:
“I find I am unable to read your lips
unless
they are caressing mine”
and
“A kiss
is a conversation you have when all else fails.”
💖
Ooh, love your treatise on kiss, Sanaa! Sigh inducing…💕💕💕