ever take a moment
to appreciate the beauty
the awe-inspiring beauty
of a kiss?
not
the casual or quickie kiss
given to someone
on the fly or when there’s nothing more to say.
the kiss that says more, does more
than words could ever convey
when desire wrests itself free
moves from the heart cavity
lips part to release
breath previously trapped by possibility
whispers lust’s secret into the space
between lovers
and need builds a bridge that curiosity
planned a long time ago.
what is it that draws the tongue
into the open mouth of another?
calls it to take up residence
its new home plays host
pampering and providing
all that could be imagined
and more.
the kiss
open-mouthed, tongues intertwined
full lipped and deeply meaningful
is such a beautiful contraption.
whether observing or participating
there is no escape from the
transfixing nature of a good kiss.
hollow forms a retreat
for the tongue desperate with longing
desire swims in saliva
thrashes against flesh
moist and cool
while heat rises from lusty loins
and breath pauses to collect itself
in a chest overcome by the pounded
rhythm of heart.
it is amazing how much
of oneself can be pushed
into another
through a mouth
yearning to be made available.
the kiss reminds us that
love, lust, and desire
are consuming
and must be digested properly.
no need for knives and forks
when thick lips and supple tongues
work around and over each other.
did you learn to kiss
like you learned to pray
eyes closed, yearning to be filled
bathed in spirit washing over
your tensed body?
fellowship in the ecstasy
making sacred profane
and profane so damn
sacred that tears flow
down cheeks while mouths
move in unison
salty elixir mixing with
the mouth’s nectar.
taste the ingredients
of a well lived life.
project your tongue further;
intrude upon the moment
that mouth was birthed
and every moment since
until destinies merge
into the very moment
of this kiss
breath extending
passion filled
honest, wholly honest
finally,
forever
© Herukhuti 2009
