Benno Barnard

1954 / Amsterdam, Netherlands

A Kiss in Brussels

We stand here freezing in our winter coats,
a kiss prevents my breath from showing white,
my hand slows to a halt in mid caress,
I want to let you go, but not tonight -
my fingers in your hair, the evidence.
Here for a second in this city park,
we're two cold lovers mouthing March,
who kiss as though exchanging quotes.
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