...This is a kiss. It is what happens when lips are puckered and pressed against something, sometimes other lips, sometimes a cheek, sometimes something else. It depends...This is my heart. You are touching it with your left hand, not because you are left-handed, although you might be, but because I am holding it against my heart. What you are feeling is the beating of my heart. It is what keeps me alive.
The excerpt illustrates a simple yet profound act—the kiss—highlighted as a physical connection that can occur between people or objects. It emphasizes the variability of a kiss, referencing different targets such as lips or cheeks, essentially conveying the intimacy and significance behind this gesture.
The second part transitions into a metaphorical portrayal of the heart, suggesting that the presence of the other person is impactful. The act of touching the heart...
