Heaven Kissed Me

By Craig Matthews  © 2026

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I was kissed by heaven today.

I tried to stop her,

but she would not give way.

She determined to deliver

an oft held blessing 

After so long my waiting,

my heart felt an undressing.  

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Lo, it had been such a delay,

why this now, why this today?

Fear surged at the thought

of this unfamiliar flirtation.

Was this a real thing

some sort of incarnation?

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She leaned in close

and did what only heaven can do. 

Her lips were soft and warm,

her eyes sparkled with blue.

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I thought desire had died

without me trying to strive. 

All my waiting and wanting

vanished in a tender caress,

of her breath and her kiss.

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Heaven did not hold back

or turn in some other way

she kissed me with a sweetness.

My life breathed again today.

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There you are, beautiful life.

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This tender breeze

caressed my neck

Stirring a hope

it brought me back,

back from death.

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Heaven kissed me today,

I know her name,

and life is…

beautiful again. 

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