“A
kiss is just a kiss”, this verse from the popular song “As Time Goes By” could
not describe what most of us feel when we kiss somebody. Whether you agree or
disagree with me, a kiss is a good way to express your love, friendship or
attachment for somebody.
I
like kissing but obviously, I cannot deny having been reticent to kisses in the
past for several reasons – perhaps when you are a child and your parents push
you to kiss people you don’t feel any kind of fondness for, just to set an
example.
Today,
The International Kissing Day is a good opportunity to evoke some of the best
kisses we may have ever had, such as our mother’s pure kiss, our first kiss of
love, those morning kisses or maybe a goodbye kiss, …
The
film industry is “plagued” with good kisses, unforgettable ones. A few days
ago, we mentioned some of them when writing about films (check the comments to
the entry “Mystery is all around”). Well, if there is a kiss I especially like
is the one photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt in Times Square, New York and
published in Life Magazine in 1945.
VJ Day in Times Square |
As
hard as it is to believe, this may well have been a spontaneous kiss or maybe
the photographer was clearly aware of the success this kiss would have
worldwide. The contrast between the dark clothes of the sailor and the white
dress of the nurse is deliberate, in my opinion. But, whether it was carefully
prepared or not, the photographer achieved his goal. He seems to invite us to
join in the celebration. Ooops, I forgot to tell you that this romantic kiss is
due to the celebration of the definitive end of World War II. Everybody was
happy and relieved that day.
To
tell you the truth, I keep this photo in my bedroom and it makes me feel upbeat
when I look at it. In case, you want to find out more about the story behind
the photo, click here.
By
the way, people in the UK have two days to celebrate kissing –the thirteenth of
April and the sixth of July. What do you think?
Now,
it’s your turn. Are there any special kisses you want to share?
From some photos,
film scenes, commercials or advertisements or even kisses in songs, …??? Don’t
miss the opportunity to do it!
Meanwhile,
… I'll
blow you all a kiss!