A Kiss in Your Pocket: Zeal (#AtoZChallenge #LovePoetry)

Zeal

I’ll never tire
of hearing you say it—each
morning, knowing you’re mine

2019© Nortina Simmons

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