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First Kiss
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First Kiss |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
First Kiss (for my dreamer) Sitting here in late winter sun My mind leaps forward to late summer heat. The scent of fresh-cut grass drifts up from my nose and behind closed eyes. The sounds of construction half a mile away disappear, swallowed up within the watersong that now fills my ears. You and I beside a river, our eyes bright with moonshine and long ago dreams. We both know the time has come to reach beyond dreaming. Your eyes pool with river-clarity, settle my pounding heart until its rhythm matches your own. I feel all apprehension slip away as you tentatively reach for my hand. You smile and raise it to your lips, gift it with a gentle kiss that lingers until I cannot help but smile back. Your eyes catch mine and hold them there, suspended, the way you still hold my hand. With your other hand you stroke my cheek, cup my face as you pull me closer. Moonlight slips between us closing the distance until you are just a breath away. I wrap my arms around your waist as you hold my face in both your hands, your mouth hovering just above mine as you search my eyes. Looking deep for one long moment you lower your lips slowly, just barely brushing mine at first, dropping little kisses like summer rain on my eyes and forehead and nose. I close my eyes to receive them all, one on my cheek, then another just behind my ear. Finally you cover my mouth with yours, your tongue sliding softly between my waiting lips, moist with anticipation. Suddenly all my senses sharpen. I hear the rush of the river a few feet away, singing over stones and grass to the melody of birds in nearby trees. I smell the smoke that drifts on the wind from a nearby barbecue mixed with the musky scent of your desire. Your kiss is sweet and tastes of cinnamon and honey, enticing me to drink a little deeper. I slip my fingers beneath your shirt and your skin feels smooth, warm to my touch as I feel your heart beat faster with each small caress. Then, just as quickly, my senses dull until all I know is in that kiss. I am falling through endless air as our tongues weave and dance, slipping softly between our lips. I cannot seem to catch my breath, I am dizzy, spinning through a dream. But your arms hold me closer and I know you will not let me fall. Time slows again, and my senses return. You gently ease your mouth from mine as my eyes open against my will. I see myself within your eyes and I know I will never see myself the same again. [This message has been edited by Beki (04-26-2004 02:36 AM).] |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
my first kiss was so very long ago - maybe here I felt it again - well done - Paul |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Beki All I can say is WOW. |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
What can I say? Very, very romantic and alive with senses! Super! Sadie |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautifully penned....very much enjoyed! Hugs~ To have lived the dream of a love so true... |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
I soooo totally held my breath through this entire read and I read it really really slowly because I was so enthralled and didn't want to miss a single thing, and I actually felt like this was MY first kiss, and I was swept away, and W O W !!!!! I would rather my words fall upon deaf ears than a closed mind... |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
You are all new to me except Seymour but I thank you for your generous comments. This was actually about a first kiss with someone new that I am anticipating --- he has promised when we meet at last it will be the kiss to end all kisses..we'll see  I am especially touched by your comment AZblond...I am delighted it was that real for you. Thanks again for reading and commenting everyone. |
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