Lying Lips Poem by Josephine Dunn

Lips can lie, my love
When they speak of yesterday and forever,
So love me with your lying lips,
And mention not tomorrow.

Then I will press my lips
To those that lie between your thighs,
And part them gently with a kiss,
While you put your lips
Round that which belongs inside
And soothe it with a sweet caress.

For lips can lie, my love
When they whisper of forever,
But love me with your lying lips
And I’ll dream not of tomorrow.

Let us rest here, side by side,
Making no move after
We have shared that glorious ride,
Nor make a sound
Lest we should lie,
And in lying, never again lie like this.

Your lips lie, my love
When they promise me forever,
Only love me with your lying lips,
And we will try again – tomorrow.


21st April 2003 - revised 27th June 2009