The poem explores the theme of love and its various forms. It describes five kisses: the kiss of infancy, the kiss of friendship, the kiss of affection, the kiss of passion, and the kiss of death. Each kiss is portrayed as a unique experience that evokes different emotions and sensations. The poem suggests that each kiss has its own significance and beauty, and that they are all essential to human experience.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1889 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Domestic Fiction