Sunbeams kissed the earth.

Meaning: This means that the sunlight was shining on the earth. It's like saying, The sunlight was shining on the earth.

Choice of Words: Sunbeams are rays of sunlight. Kissed means touched or brushed gently. Earth is the planet we live on. When you put them together, "Sunbeams kissed the earth" means rays of sunlight touched or brushed gently the earth.