May 8, 2023 · 4:33 pm
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The Kiss – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

Image: Gustave Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’ from wallpaperflare.com

“Painting is but another word for feeling.” John Constable

The Kiss

If you desire to fall into a painting,
may your choice be wise,
for argument's sake - 
never the crucifixion,
don't let your next be your last supper,
pass by Thompson's Battle of Balaclava 
or David's Marat,
beware Beksinski's Nightmare,
need I say more?
Avert your eyes from Guernica,
but Klimt's The Kiss,
now I could fall slowly, softly, ever, 
into that.



Copyright 2023 ©️Paul Vincent Cannon
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13 responses to “The Kiss – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  1. Paula Light
    May 8, 2023 at 4:42 pm

    Oh lovely! Me too 💛

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  2. Melissa Lemay
    May 8, 2023 at 4:52 pm

    The patterns, the colors, like a dream. Yellow is my favorite color, so I suppose it’d be a joyful experience falling into that.💛

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  4. newepicauthor
    May 8, 2023 at 5:08 pm

    I will choose the Picture of Dorian Gray, so I can stay young forever.

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  7. Liz Gauffreau
    May 9, 2023 at 12:21 am

    I love this poem! I appreciate the air of whimsy it carries.

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  8. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
    May 11, 2023 at 10:54 pm

    Paul, a very persuasive argument for choosing “The Kiss,” a longtime favorite of mine. 🙂

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