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)
Tag: A to Z Challenge 2019
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: Xerophilous (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Xerophilous
Run away with me—
to the arid, dry terrain—
hop on back of my
motorcycle, I will show
you the world they keep hidden
2019© Nortina Simmons
xerophilous (adj) – thriving in a very dry environment
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Wish (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Wish
Two years ago, I
dreamt of romance, adventure,
of chasing a love
across the world—two years I
dreamt—who’d have thought it’d come true
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: Together (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Together
My cherry blossom,
come seal our love with a kiss,
and I promise to
love, cherish, respect, honor
you until my dying breath
2019© Nortina Simmons
A Kiss in Your Pocket: Showers (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)
Showers
April showers bring
May flowers—by the window,
I wait for peonies,
peach roses, a white tulle dress,
a kiss from you down the aisle
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
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