Kisses are,
                 but may be classified,
                 according to intent.
                A kiss
                Upon the forehead
                 is to seal devotion:
                A light touch on eyelids
                 indicates a hope for peaceful dreams:
                On a cheek
                 shows family affection.


                A kiss upon the lips
                 has several meanings:
                One, a gentle brush of lips,
                 offers concern,
                The other, a striving of the teeth and tongues,
                 shows willingness and desire.


                To kiss the ears, the neck, or chin
                Might be to seek for trust, or just to taste the skin.


                A kiss upon the curve of breast,
                 investigation:
                That upon the nipple often a plea,
                 or hunger for attention.


                The kiss upon the stomach, back or arms
                 is to arouse sensation.


                A kiss on back of hand,
                 a greeting, or a subtle offer:
                Upon the palm, a gift of heart,
                 to be tightly held, or quickly released.


                The kissing of the fingers, or the toes,
                 shows a desire to please,
                 or to be guided onward.


                The touch of lips to thighs, and variations,
                 are preludes and will not
                 be treated in this note.


                This is a partial catalog of meaning:
                Next week, we will discuss techniques.

                                                        23/2/81