Hi Sue,
loved this"A universe can come and go
while our lips meet".
sounds like love hiding behind doubt
(smiles........ well? :)
thanks
dc
Sue Scalf wrote:
> An Old Story
>
> One little bite of the apple
> one little kiss,
> what is wrong with this
> says the serpent's hiss.
>
> Temptation beguiles
> leans toward desire
> though we try to outstep
> the longings that mire
>
> us in quicksand, besmirch
> all we are. Yet, my dear,
> when it has been so long
> and my lips kissless have gone
>
> and your arms are there,
> it is hard to turn away
> from apples that shine
> red, and round, and sweet.
>
> A universe can come and go
> while our lips meet.
>
> Sue Scalf
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