male nude

Frank Prem

don't linger on his body long

 

men have ways to distract you
from seeing age and lines
by using posture and position
to make themselves the star
when they're only another subject

 

concentrate inside his eyes
that's where they often hide
and if you can catch the hint
of hesitation or fear of ridicule
you have him by the heart

 

build his body to surround it

 

arrogance and thin hair
broken veins on an emerging nose
a hint of cataracts denied

 

built muscles under paper skin
rigid chest with wisps of grey
flaccidity between stick legs

 

reflected sheen on fragile thighs
buttock sag seen from behind
varicosity in duck-egg blue

 

concentrate inside his eyes
when you have him by the heart
his body builds around it

 

he is only another subject

 

~

  • Author: Frank Prem (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 22nd, 2017 00:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: Sorry if I've previously posted this. I've lost track of what my early posts were.
  • Category: Nature
  • Views: 16
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  • Goldfinch60

    The eyes have it, it is the only way that you can see the real person. Good write.

    • Frank Prem

      Yes, easy to be intimidated into seeing something else entirely. At least I think that may be the case.

    • Michael Edwards

      Just seen it in the bathroom mirror - not pretty. But yes the eyes are the only real indicators - good read Frank.

      • Frank Prem

        Cheers M. What does the mirror know? Less than it thinks.

      • orchidee

        Could be a rather swoony poem - for me anyway! heehee.

        • Frank Prem

          I tried life drawing for a couple of weeks. Very difficult when you can't draw. Swoon away, O.

        • Louis Gibbs

          "Don't look deep
          Inside my eyes
          For that is where
          My soul lies bare."

          Lines from a poem of mine which reflect your fine offering, Frank. This one nails it ... the eyes reveal the soul!

          • Frank Prem

            Snap, Louis. Very similar indeed. Cheers.



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