i have long fingers
yet cannot gouge my eyes
remove them from my face
place them blinking on sticks,
to see myself,
would i seem more different than by reflection
could i gaze past that aura of mine,
with crooked nose and empty sockets,
eyebrows that move often with emotion,
cheeks still broad enough with flesh
to make a face round,
hair never fashioned in any style,
attraction is a composite
would i say i was handsome or defined,
i had drunk from the social nectar
but did not conform to tradition,
i would not be photogenic
or adorn glossy magazines,
lips that kiss and hold the most warmth,
are the best feature,
once cracked and pale with cigarettes and ale
now are more fulfilled,
age has grey iodized me
salt tainted beard and hair,
my face would not be Che on t-shirts,
yet i am loved by one
her opinion will be different,
her eyes another perspective,
as she holds my face and kisses
i know something must be right,
not adonis in any way,
frame too large for that,
my flesh more distorted than a Bacon nude,
i have found a home in myself
that was difficult to find,
but do not expect too many images of me
as i wish to stay away
Reblogged this on yasniger and commented:
‘I have found a home in myself’….. says a lot
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I wonder how many commenters know what a Bacon nude looks like. I do. Still chuckling! 🙂
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Thanks Cressida for the chuckles have a wonderful day and thanks for dropping by
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To find a home in yourself…that’s all you can ask really. Really enjoyed this extract of you! 🙂
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Chris, really nice imagery here. You know, I used to use nectar all the time in some of my earlier poetry, totally have no idea why I stopped using it, it’s such a good word for so many reasons. Love the opening here, gouging out the eyes, seeing the aura, very cool. Excellent portrait, so glad you shared. Thanks
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Thanks Fred for your words all the best
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oh, I adore this! Your descriptors are intriguing and easy to visualize, and the part about the one who sees you differently adds a romantic flair to this.
“Ihave found a home in myself
that was difficult to find,”
– felt.
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Thank you Sheila for your words and visit all the best
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Aspects of the spirit and the body intermingling – loved so many lines here, fresh, interesting, novel. Really an excellent self portrait!
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Thank you Gay wonderful that you looked in and all the best
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My husband Chris Lawrence @clawfish on how he sees himself, very interesting mr. lawrence, very interesting!
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there is a fully formed shape to this wonderful piece. your opening grabs, the middles lines contain the essence of honesty-which for me is what holds, and your closing is just as authentic. so enjoyed.
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Thank you Jane
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….great sketch of yourself but what’s right is what is within…. that is what she really loves about you;;
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“I know something must be right” <– great line, and the poem makes that clear. Well done
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Thank you Sabio all the best
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wow ….. You are truly gifted – my mind just made a full image of your poem x
best x Cat
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Thanks Cat big hugs xx
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You Too 🙂 xx
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I enjoyed this read. It is warm, open and confidential. Passages like
age has grey iodized me
salt tainted beard and hair,
my face would not be Che on t-shirts,
yet i am loved by one
her opinion will be different,
her eyes another perspective,
strike me as honest and revealing..
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Thanks David my muse is steadfast and has brought much to me
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i have found in myself a home that was difficult to find….i feel you there man…and how the love of one will def help us get to that point, and though at times we may wonder why they do…well somethings i am pretty sure i dont want the explanation for…smiles.
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Thank you Brian this was a good incentive to explore yourself as i am sure it will alter with time and even be different from years ago all the best
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Really liking this the start quite dark and the end a little light great write
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Thank you Bruce
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Brilliant.
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Thank you and your art draws out many feelings that i enjoy, almost a sense of displacement
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