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poetry

Echoes of a Stolen Kiss

By Callie Wyrsch

Hot flash.
Goosebumps.
Heart thumps.
Toes curl.

Only six seconds
to steal a kiss in secret.

And the sweet spark from your lips,
left a permanent mark in my mind.

A moonlit memory of what might have been,
lingering intensity for infinity
dancing in my dreams.

The residue of what will never be
leaves me lonely and feeling bittersweet.

And we haven't spoken since.

About the Author

Callie Wyrsch is a writer and poet whose storytelling began before she could write words. She holds a B.S. in Digital Media Productions from the University of Central Missouri and is the author of Connected and Uprooted. Her poetry has appeared in NoDivideKC's Our Identidad: Vol 2, Le Journal and The Siren, known for its emotional resonance and sharp social insight. Whether through narrative or caption, Callie's work invites genuine connection and uplifts voices often overlooked. Subscribe to her Substack: calliecw1217.substack.com. Follow her on Instagram and Threads: @calliecw1217.