A simple, delicate kiss, from those sweet lips
Proceeds to be that which gives
A lapse to cognitive functions;
For but a second, what follows, besides
A Kickstarter to, perhaps, the most persistent
Stream of thoughts; coiling, concentric circles
Around me, like an asteroid belt,
Overwhelming but enticing.
What they see as just another piece
Is to me, another window
They fail to peek through,
We, as poets, do not just write, no,
No… it’s not that simple bystander,
We open gateways to a new universe.
– Original-Dante ©2017
Art by: ryky
O.D. 
I absolutely love this picture and your poem. “Gateways to the universe” indeed.
Thank you Nel, the picture really fueled my inspiration 🙂
do you ever tire of me telling you how gorgeous these pieces are? Thought not 🙂 most excellent…love this ❤
Lol i’ll never tire of hearing that my friend 🙂 thanks again
We certainly open gateways to a new universe☺. Good flow👍
Thank you Vivian. Let us continue to show them the light 🙂
Indeed
Well done! Those windows are all around us, eh? It takes just the right tilt of the head to see and the willingness to open!
So true 🙂 thank you!
Loved it all! 😊🙏🌸
Thank you! 🙂