Zeal
I’ll never tire
of hearing you say it—each
morning, knowing you’re mine
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Zeal (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
katauta
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Yes (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Yes
You had your answer
before you dropped to one knee,
flashed the ring, asked the question
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Virgo (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Virgo
You’re so beautiful
in the moonlight—the stars and
constellations can’t compare
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Unconditional (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Unconditional
At night, while you sleep,
I count stars to measure my
love for you—I’m still counting
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Rain (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Rain
Come outside—in the
rain, the gusty wind—get your
hair wet, and I’ll quench your lips
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Quench (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Quench
Thirsty days without
your lips on mine—torrential
downpour, but my mouth is dry
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Naked (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Naked
Take off your clothes, I
want to know each part of you,
starting with your neck . . . lower
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Married (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Married
First time making love
as man and wife—can’t help but
feel like a virgin again
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Joy (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Joy
Don’t ever stop. You
consume my waking thoughts—and
when I sleep, you are my dream
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Imagine (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Imagine
Long day from work—you,
dozing off in my lap, me
massaging oil in your hair
2019© Nortina Simmons
