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these nipples would salute if they had hands

 

 

 

 

 

there is nothing real
absent of virtual,
 
away from keystrokes
and mice
from digital masturbation
where happy is just an image
pressed to screen
 
there is always something blurred
where mind and flesh converge
 
[ or fail to ]
 
so we are not known for hugging
in the
real world
 
there is too much noise
in the press of flesh that falls
through invisible edges
 

 
perhaps, while still possible,
we should walk around
bare-chested and full of smiles,
laughing at moral minorities
as they fail to see
what we hide too well.
 
but then,

 

unseen air would graze
across nipples

 

[ also unseen ]
and we would remember ...
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author notes

First meeting with endocrinologist in 14 hours. I am experiencing an odd combination of fear and anticipation. Mostly fear at this stage - not because I'm confused about my decision, just ... well, in the vast in between, it won't be very easy to distract the senses. It'll be a bit like a spotlight on an empty stage

I'm mostly good - apart from the whole flustered and numb thing

*hugs* to everyone - because in here, they don't quite feel as invasive

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  • Nicole Hanna
    January 29

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    This was quite touching. It's incredibly personal, and you didn't try to hide that with lofty speech or difficult metaphor. I appreciate how much you've shared, especially when it's beautifully done, as this was.

  • DrunkenRam
    January 27

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    This is excellent, You took a lighthearted subject and made it serious without killing the pleasure of it all.

  • Flamecaster
    January 21
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    Greatly written...


  • tomisb gold member
    January 20

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    Virtual - Almost, but not quite real. When I listen to children use it - better than real. Frightening.

    No suprises here, the mind prefers what it makes up to what is really going on. The opportunity to be really present for the moment considered a fantasy. You have put this all very nicely.

    The nipple has become a culturally loaded artifact. I have been in areas that insist on t-shirts on men rather than deal with the cultural land mines surrounding a woman's breasts. In the cult of the body, too often less is more and anerexioa admirable as long as it is draped in rich materials.

    Is it possible to live in a community where humans are able to be. Yes, if hand picked. But, do we not always pick the ones we would love to be with?

    Love, Tom B.


  • Jaden silver member
    January 17
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  • Yvette Champ
    January 17

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    A thought provoking,poignant,pertinent write from the poetess that I have come to know,respect and admire. The absent but virtual protuberances will never be the sum total of you nor anyone else, it's the essence within that is so fulfilling, I hope that,having taken the courage to feel comfortable within your own skin that you are healed from the inside-out. Sending you a virtual reality friendship hug,please place your left hand on your right shoulder and your right hand on your left shoulder and squeeze real,real tight, a hug from me to you


  • Malabu
    January 16

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    Keeping it real kate...something I love about you...no matter the thought or the reality...your words utter a single breath of poetry and we feel your breeze...
    Mal


  • misselaineous gold member
    January 16
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    a simple, single, safe hug



  • UnityHope gold member
    January 16
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    oh, i forgot, best of luck with the endocrinologist.
    im sure everything will go well, and in your favour.

  • UnityHope gold member
    January 16

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    wow.
    this blew me the fudge away.
    truly spoken, and very well written.
    i love pieces by u my darling.
    Keep up the fantastic work
    ♥ Unity aka Dani






  • Suzanne Dia gold member
    January 16
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  • Someday they won't feel so invasive out there either Good luck and the best of love


  • Just Rob gold member
    January 16

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    Real or virtual, hugs are good food. I've taught all my male friends to hug. They are better for it. {easier, I admit, for a large fifty-something hairy guy that really don't give a damn.lol}

    With turmoil and the flexing of events comes poetry. My friend, it will be fun to read you.



    Peace


  • ArtFullyMe gold member
    January 16
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  • Annalise
    January 16
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  • Friday gold member
    January 16

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    In a way it makes me want to cry,
    but I love it so much.
    You're so honest in these writes of yours, it's quite stunning to read.
    Good luck


  • Rowan gold member
    January 16

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    How could I not click on such a title. lol.
    Though the content of this, goes much deeper than that, doesn't it? I feel privileged to be taken along on this journey of discovery, though I guess we are all in some process of self-discovery, just not as evasive, or as obvious, as yours. But I can relate to alot of the emotions you write about, fear, uncertainty, etc.
    This is another excellent and insightful piece. Thanks once again... and a big virtual hug.
    Good luck today.


  • Naridill gold member
    January 16
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