between the lips and cheek

by: stacy

between the lips and cheek
there is a change in impact,
a change in nerve endings
and significance.

between the lips and cheek
is a change in implication.
the cheek receives friends
and the lips receive lovers.

but knowing what i know
of sensations and heart rates,
and knowing what i know
of friends and lovers,

i'd rather be kissed on the cheek
like i'd be kissed on the lips.
and i'd rather be kissed on the lips
like i'd be kissed on the cheek.