Gary Edward Geraci

Parched Lips

What beauty, charm and all allure exude,
The Pinoy woman\'s pinched lips do allude,
A baby tightly held, love\'s wellspring flows.

A playful slap, quick pinch, play swirl delight
That baby girl she holds; pursed lips, eyes bright
Soft powdered skin and feet exposed, joy flows.

For husband, son, and best friend too delight,
Her focus shifts with hugs, pressed lips, new might
Of love displayed unknown, now known, new flows.

One\'s culture may express or dictate how
Love is to be expressed or given now.
Love is parched lips, an opened side, Blood flows.

- Gary Edward Geraci