While luxuriating in the bathtub today, a compelling thought crossed my mind. People spend much energy, time, and money working to keep the arts in their just places in society. All very necessary, noble and nice. Yet, there is another art that seems to be falling by the wayside. An art that is oft overlooked and seemingly forgotten. That, my friends, is the art of kissing.
In our rush, rush, hurry, harried lives, we fast forward to the end result so we can move on to the next thing. And in doing so, we blur past the small, but delicious, treats along the way.
Kissing, to me, is one of those things.
There is nothing quite like a first kiss with someone. If you're lucky, you have had to wait a while for said kiss. The chance to study the desired lips has presented itself and your imagination gets to take the driver's seat. The fullness and curve of the lips is etched into your mind. You can feel the softness, imagine the taste.
When the opportunity arises, while at first hesitant, you move in to taste the delectable treat. As your eyes close, lips meet, a surge of electricity courses through you. Now that the journey has begun, you become a full fledged explorer. Your tongue darts and dips inside to find their flesh. Your teeth nibble the fullness of their lower lip, maybe biting a bit too hard or lingering a tad too long.
Your fingers curl through the hair at the nape of their neck and you pull them closer to you. With lips still locked, you breathe in the scent of their being and as you exhale, you melt into them.
Slowly, you pull away and breathlessly look into their eyes. A slight smile curls your lips and you cup their face in your hands. You nibble your lip and pull them closer for more.
First kisses are delightful, but so are second, third, and forever kisses. The feeling of just stopping in an unexpected moment and drawing the one you love in for a kiss is divine. Scruff sore cheeks and swollen lips leave me heady with intoxication. As the kiss ends, you ground yourself to get your bearings and marvel at the beauty of something so simple.
There are many worthwhile causes in this life worth fighting for. I plan to start small and work to bring back the art of kissing.
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