Just A Simple Little Kiss

Just a little kiss, just a simple little kiss;
One I wasn't sure I even wanted;
Given on a dare, laughter in our eyes;
Hidden safe behind my many walls of protection;
Divorced from all those common needs and feelings.
What could cost me -- a moment's distraction?
Just a simple little kiss -- nothing more.

Just a little kiss, people do it all the time;
Casual lips that gently brush another's,
Caressing softly -- just a fleeting pleasure --
Saying hello and goodbye at the same time,
Meaning nothing, all is in control,
Everything in place as it should be,
Yet, then, sensing a transformation awakening.
But just a simple little kiss -- nothing more.

Just a little kiss, that's all it was meant to be,
But turning away in confusion, transparent tear drops on my face,
And being gently drawn forwards, mouth now timid, tenative,
Suddenly searching, exploring, reaching for more,
Unsure, seeking, not knowing what it would find;
Reaching out, vulnerable, yearning as only the starved can;
Needing to run but something call soothingly, gently stroking.
But just a simple little kiss--nothing more.

Just a little kiss--but something soared inside me;
Felt the steel bars start to loosen around my heart;
Fear clutched at me but passion reared her head
And ignited a fierce intensity, fire burning feverishly--
Frightened child and wanton wench, hand in hand,
Clung together, yet hung on and didn't want to let go--
Lost, yet wanting to lose myself within his arms.
But just a simple little kiss--nothing more.

Just a little kiss, but barriers crashed around me;
Composure shattered, laying tattered on the ground;
Hunger surged from deep within my core, alive and roaring;
Body straining towards him as common sense was cast aside;
Bittersweet mixture of fierceness and gentleness--
A taste of life's elixir, desperately yearning for more--
Beckoning to me as it weaves its treacherous way.
But just a simple little kiss--nothing more.

Just a little kiss, but everything has changed inside of me--
Nothing existed for those moments but him and I;
Everything seems brighter, something inside of me sings;
Life burns within me, vibrant, alive and I hunger for the unknown.
Need to gain distance but cravings of closeness are stronger;
Uanble to return to the safety of my walls.
Laughter and tears, an ending of old ways, a new beginning.
But just a simple little kiss--but now no longer enough!