–noun
1. a unit of mass equal to 1000 grams: the base International System unit of mass, equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram, a platinum-iridium cylinder kept in Sèvres, France. Abbreviation: kg
2. a unit of force and weight, equal to the force that produces an acceleration of 9.80665 meters per second per second when acting on a mass of one kilogram. Abbreviation: kg
She was in his debt
And therefore in his clutch
Would he ask for a pound of flesh?
His lust for money was...
Astronomical
His desire for a bond
Strongest still.
The request was for a kilogram.
Of kisses.
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ah...the price we pay for love!
ReplyDeletei like it! :)
(wondering how many kisses are in a kilo)
Evocative, excellent; you have compelling qualities for setting a tone and atmosphere.
ReplyDeletea kilo of kisses...sounds like we might be a while. smiles. nice magpie.
ReplyDeleteA kilo of kisses - heavy petting?
ReplyDeleteThat's a heavy load to bear if you can't stand the guy.
ReplyDeleteNice one!
Kilo of kisses. I love that.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteLovely response!
ReplyDeleteHope our girl likes the guy. Still, a kilo of kisses is a small price to pay. Lovely writing.
ReplyDeleteA kilogram of kisses sounds like a terrible fate to befall one. (strickly spoken with my tongue firmly in cheek!)
ReplyDeleteloved this take on the weight--ah love!
ReplyDeletebetter to be owed than to owe I think.
ReplyDeleteI prefer my kisses by the milligram. ;)
rel
payable in a lump sum?
ReplyDeleteor maybe the installment plan!
good stuff.
liked it!
ReplyDeleteVery very innovative!
ReplyDeleteA kilogram of kisses instead of a pound of flesh eh?
I like the way you've used the picture as a poem. Loved the strange request to pay the debt. As Brian says, it might be a while before done
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