Each kiss leaves its mark:
A multi-coloured scar
That tingles on the lips
As if from tattoo needles.
Each kiss has its own design;
Whether tribal swirl,
Or mythic beast,
Or name inside a heart.
Each kiss is unique:
Some worn with pride,
Some hidden in shame,
While some are works of art.
Each kiss fades with time,
As skin is outgrown
And lines are smudged:
Inappropriate at last.
