An Unanticipated Kiss

True love exists in moments stumbled upon by accident in hospitals, in airports, and underneath the stars gone before you realize it was there missed before you knew you had it. – Atticus

The sun shuts off

.

And the city turns on

In a flash.

.

The midnight sky

Starts pouring rain

Over the skyline,

Down to these city streets

Where we walk side by side.

.

By the time

I opened my umbrella

We were already soaked

And laughing at the weather,

By the hi-beams and horns.

The white rivers

In the city of New York.

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We tried crossing like Moses

But your smile distracted my focus,

Like a vortex, it draws me to your lips

Not just my eyes but even my lips.

Before I knew it we were kissing

And I wasn’t being slapped for it.

Sep 6, 2020

Author's Note

What made reading this worthwhile for you personally?

Reviews

[Inessa]

This reads like a movie scene, Cyprian.....the ending to a romantic comedy perhaps; grabbing the kiss before the slap hits first. You described the scene well and I enjoyed the biblical reference to Moses there; if only we had his skill to part the traffic on occasion! It's a very romantic poem and well written. I enjoyed it much.

[M. J. Smith]

Wonderful! I truly see a young couple walking in the rain! The traffic, the thunder, rain pattering on awnings. You conjured it all my friend. Well done!

[Kim S.]

I really like how your imagery sticks out in your writes, this is really well written.

[DIVYA]

This poem is loved for its spontaneity and wit. Loved the conclusion and it just brought on a smile today when there's little sun here. Thanks for sharing Cyprian. Such a pleasure to read you. 🙋‍♀️

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

A cool fantastic mod poem, reads real and personal. I loved the imaginative reference to Moses. Sensational kiss story. Kudos!

Plz do read and comment my newest poem too titled, "Dandy randy Tom cat."

[Ama]

As I read the poem it feels like I am watching all the scenarios from a distance. wonderful how you have expressed the emotions of love very beautifully.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Those beautiful distractions... the setup was vivid, makes the reader feel like they are right there on that street.

[April Blue]

I loved the poem. My favorite line is, " We tried crossing like Moses." Awesome quote by Atticus. Great chemistry between the two characters in the poem..

[lightsong]

it gave me warm and tender feelings, I love the whole ambiance of your poem, the photo goes wonderfully with it too, it felt happy and delightful to read it, the playful touch at the end added another flavour.... thank You for sharing this lovely scene with us my friend.

[Foxemerald]

Beautiful write! As a former New Yorker I can relate to the setting. Good rhyme, and glad you got that kiss!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Wonderful poem and I truly enjoyed how you captured a single moment of love in it. And to add the dynamic background of the city that never sleeps. I myself have never been there but my brother has, and his description is quite similar and makes me wish I could see it in person. Thank you for sharing your art of words.