The Concept of Kissing

Kissing as a concept
What a lovely thought

But how to go about it?
Can canoodling be taught?

Kissing as a concept
It's all OK in theory

But is snogging deemed acceptable
When one's breath is beery?

Kissing as a concept
It's certainly a notion

But when I think of kissing you
It stirs more than my emotion

Kissing as a concept
An affectionate idea

So, do I kiss you on the lips?
Do I push my tongue in here?


the kiss

Poem copyright Bernard Young 2011