Author Langston Hughes ThereIs no sweetnessIn the kissOf a mouthUnwarm and dead,And even passion'sFlaming blissTurns ashenIn a charnel bed.SalomeOf the wine-red lips,What would you with death's head? Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments