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First Kiss MAG

July 8, 2011
By mecthespeck DIAMOND, Nashville, Tennessee
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My first real kiss was nothing like a dream:
A sloppy brush with quivering, pale lips
that were nothing like rose petals or fruit.
Fireworks did not emerge in bursts of
colored ecstasy, nor did bells ring out.
Theory conquered passion as we stood far
apart, perspiration pooling as we
stumbled to peck promptly with open eyes.
Don't want to be a sickly sweet story
of falsehoods, fairy tales, and flawlessness.
So I break my rose-colored lenses and
recall the awkward parting of cracked lips
and lukewarm exchange of slick saliva.
Open my eyes to kiss; never perfect.

© Michelle K., Vancouver, WA

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mRamos BRONZE said...
on Jun. 7 2015 at 8:19 pm
mRamos BRONZE, Pinon Hills, California
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This is so true, first kisses are always assumed to be perfect but most aren't. This was great, I hope to read more from you soon! :)
bewareofbunnyrabbits SILVER said...
on Feb. 13 2015 at 11:14 am
bewareofbunnyrabbits SILVER, Winona, Minnesota
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&quot;Empty yourself and let the universe fill you.&quot; -Yogi Tea

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So true! Haha great poem
Carpe-Caffeam GOLD said...
on May. 11 2013 at 11:54 am
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THIS IS SO TRUE. Excellent job! :D
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 7 2012 at 7:36 am
beautifulspirit PLATINUM, Alpharetta, Georgia
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Wow just when one thinks that the first kiss is something magical and amazing...it's all an illusion. Truth is that some first kisses are not that great. The reality replaces the illusion. I like it---good job.
SarahWaters SILVER said...
on Jan. 5 2012 at 8:49 pm
SarahWaters SILVER, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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I love this! First kisses are so overrated. This poem kinda reminds me of Shakespeare's "my mistress is nothing like the sun."
zone7294 GOLD said...
on Jul. 19 2011 at 9:03 pm
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that deserves an A for awesome because you totally told the truth lol. You should check out my poems called remember me and addicted tell me what you think and rate them if you fell like it.