The Kiss
Der Kuss By Gustav Klimt
The Kiss
there is someone who
at initial sighting
immediate knowledge
manifests: lifetimes
have been shared
between the two.
an urge drives
to pounce upon
this darling,
this warrior
who has reappeared
in this passing life.
strangers hesitate.
a moment, another
moment, then,
with telesthesia,
you take each other
as if you are owned.
the brain violently churns
a torrent of serotonin.
that kiss has been since
you two were torn asunder.
then all that can exist
is primordial flash.
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Written for:
Poetry Picnic Week 2 – kiss
Also posted on:
Also Posted on:
Magpie Tales Mag #92
Posted on August 29, 2011, in Carry On Tuesday, Magpie Tales, Poetry and tagged Carry On Tuesday, eroticism, first kiss, first love, first touch, Gustav Klimt, immidiate, kiss, Klimt, love, Magpie Tales, passion, prompted verse, soul mates, The Kiss by Klimt, twin flame, warrior. Bookmark the permalink. 26 Comments.
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outstanding to me.
love it, the word flow, the emotions your words stir.
cheers.
Very vivid and stirring poem.
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did you write this just now ?
I totally like this .. flash as the kiss and yet everlasting ..
i wrote it when i woke up this morning, when I saw the first email, yes. didn’t even cheat and use some scraps from the past, or look through other poems on the subject and see how other people expressed themselves. just right out of my head. 🙂
This is great, powerful and striking. I read it without even looking at the painting until afterward. It certainly captures the painting but think goes deeper than that, too.
Wow. Thank You.
held my breath just like a passionate kiss 🙂
I love this image and your words to it beautifully done. A very touching moment of serendipity. ~ Rose
You have captured – very vividly – the mood of the Klimt painting.
Enjoyed this thoroughly, Although I liked my read of it first. Getting old and I must need glasses. But I like your version as well! 🙂
then all that can exist
is primordial flesh.
A kiss is so mysterious, so magical and you have caught both elements here, in addition to the feel of Klimt.
You seem to understand a lot about Klimt. I had never heard of this artist before. I just know what that kiss means. Been there, done that, so I could relate.
Well, well… a kiss so powerful? I’d pay the price.
Weldone. Beautifully written.
It may not be worth the price.
Wes feels sames ways abouts cookies. Verys nice. {}^ ^{}
brilliant piece.
I don’t think any of us ever forgets our first real kiss, do we? Very romantic and well penned!
Excellent write. The first kiss lasts forever.
Melanie
Recognition of old loves can be great…
Impressive use of unusual (in the context) “dictionary” words. “Initial” for “first” etc.
Great use of line spacing.
i enjoyed this!
very cool!” you take each other as if your owned” like that and the rest. good job,Tammy
I’ve often wondered about this painting… the couples backstory… with her head turned and their lips not touching. The throws of passion or the throws of a passionate affair?
Nice write.
The Darling Warrior… nice! Great poem!
quite intriguing post
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