The first kiss
Heart beating uncontrollably
Breath catching in the throat
Fingers clammy, legs shaking
Not knowing how, but bravely
With red face, using tongue
The languid kiss
Holding her head tenderly
Looking deep into
Her beautiful eyes
Knowing certainty that this
Woman will be his wife
The hurried kiss
Struggling into the coat
The baby crying
Have to get to work
Brushing lips, quickly
On the way out the door
The last kiss
Holding her gnarled hands
Saying goodbye with our eyes
Bending down slowly
Putting our faces together
With lips softly touching eternity