We all bare our face
In this there's no disgrace
Other parts we must cover
Saved only for view of a lover
Our soul undressed in our eyes
With it our mouth lays undisguised
It our most intimate touch
Fluid exchange in love's clutch
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- Comment from author about the poem: Culture so strange in its demands I find it indicative of culture and its hypocritical demands that we cover the lower part of the body and not the upper that is much more intimate
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“Our souls undressed in our eyes” this a beautiful line here. Gives volume. I love that there some depth to this 👌🏻 “fluid exchange” this sounds quite interesting. When you say “fluid exchange”, raw very raw overall this poem is intimate, If that is what’s supposed to be given here! Lovelyyy 👏🏻
Thank you so much for the read and question the poem itself born of a question hence the title. Why cloth some parts of us and not others. After all the eyes and mouth are the most sensuous and sexual organs when we kiss there is fluid exchange just as there is in reproduction so why the distinction?
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We are a strange society; vulgar displays can oftentimes be stomached and tolerated while shock effect is somewhat of a weapon and a comeback.
Thank you Cryptic for the review and words of understanding they are appreciated
Most welcome dear friend,
Rik
Awesome poem. It would be the purist form of freedom if I could go check the mail naked except for my flip-flops.
Thanks for the read and comment it is most appreciated. Society has very strange conceptions and constraints that at times make no sense
Yes we are not born into any type culture by choice, and those women who have no say in the beauty of their beings or any say in education truly is a poor point of any culture in my humble opinion. A great theme sad for those who are imprisoned by their own culture which they cannot escape nor embrace. Kudos. 🌹
Thank you Teddy for the read and words of support they are always most valued my friend
Well written, the eyes are the reflections of our inner selves that we carry with us.
The "soul undressed in our eyes" serves as a metaphor for emotional transparency and honesty in a relationship. To me, this poem captures the essence of love as a complex interplay of vulnerability and connection, using evocative language and a fluid structure that enhances its emotional depth.
Thank you friendship for the read and interpretation that captures the essence of this piece. It is a very confusing world where we have to cover part of ourselves and leave the most vulnerable and intimate part open for public inspection. I appreciate your word my friend
You're very welcome, my friend.
A reaction against social norms....
Lovely write...
Thank you so much for the read and understanding not so much a reaction against as a question as to why.
Soren, this is intimate and beautifully written. The way you place soul, eyes, and words together as our most revealing touch really struck me. Strong piece, my friend. And a great question to title it. Why? Indeed. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thanks Tristan I have to ask why cover some orifices a and not the most intimate ones the eyes and mouth. Your words are most appreciated
Indeed! You are most welcome!
Oh no! Sounds like that guy I knew once. Only wanted to know him once - he replied 'Why?' to everything, question or not. lol.
I think I know him too. His name is Guy but he has a lisp. Thanks for the read Orchi most appreciated
Such true words soren. Different cultures have such differing ways.
Andy
Thanks so much Andy for the review and understanding words of support they are most appreciated
The line “Our soul undressed in our eyes" brings in only one question. Is there a relationship between physical nudity and psychological nakedness? Somehow I felt being naked was not hard but baring one's mind was a challenge. Perhaps it's an aside. Great poem. Thank you
No rebellion not an aside at all but a central point you have grasped. It is all in the mind and to bare one's soul far more revealing and personal something that we all attempt to cover up but still revealed in the eyes. The mouth too an orifice of moisture we share with another more personal and just as invasive as any other. Thanks for your most understanding read of this piece
Thank you very much 🙏. It was a point I was thinking about. Your response helped.
... and nakedness in the arts is accepted, Soren. Weather plays a large part in culture of modesty just as much as religion does. Impropriety is in the eye of the beholder depending on society. How you have composed this poem is a wonder. Eight lines and so much therein. Excellent!
Fond regards,
Tony.
Thanks so much Tony your words are highly valued and most appreciated. Good to hear from you
Agree with all you say and the way you said it.
Fine Poem.
Also I never understood when Bugs Bunny came out of a Shower; he had a Towel draped around his waist; when usually he wore nothing at all. But that's something else.
Interesting point I hadn't thought about. I guess that it is like Porky Pig that wears no pants but a shirt or jacket. Thanks for the read and support
Really true. We always bow to the demands of society and try to toe the expected line
Resonates with me 👏✌️👍💐
Thank you so much for the read and support. Your kind words are most appreciated
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