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The Kisses Are Not the Things

an ode to quiet love

By Emily LaytonPublished 4 years ago 1 min read
The Kisses Are Not the Things
Photo by bennett tobias on Unsplash

The kisses are not the things that matter

Basic chatter in a crowded room that seem to lead a conversation

But the things that mean the most –

Words whispered with closed eyes

Smiles still playing around those lips brought on by words heard through the night

Words spoken that they might make you smile or

All the while lying side by side and silence

Feather light touch that means there is not much left to say.

love poems

About the Creator

Emily Layton

writer, filmmaker & general liability

@emilylaytonpoetry

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