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the seas of woman, parting
a woman is beautiful by command of the spirit inside her.
she does what she is bound to do, & there is beauty in the
wake of it. if she’s had times of hurt, she does what she must
to repair, & there is strength & beauty in the broken parts.
I’ve been to clubs that were designed to absorb our loneliness.
I attend to observe women, the art of woman. art, passion,
sexuality: they’re all the same to me.
the women come to dance, with the tenuous possibility of a
sincere connection; prepared to regard the lies they hear with
contempt. but truth is much more seductive.
so I approach a woman, or a second, or a third, & we dance.
if our stars are aligned, she’ll remain with me, to talk & drink.
soon, I tell her plainly, ‘you’re a beautiful woman, I want to be
intimate with you.’
she smiles curtly, as if she knew; as if she could possibly know.
‘is that a polite way of saying you want to f*ck me?’
my anger rears like a wild horse, but I rein it in. ‘no. if that’s what
I wanted, I could go to a whore, & I wouldn’t have to talk at all.’
I’ll go then if she prefers it, but if I stay, there will be romance,
as if every poem written, ever, were a love song to romance.
we will find a small beauty out of the loneliness, & carry it with us.
art, passion, sexuality: they are the same to me,
and they are beautiful.
and in my nomadic life, I’ve had nights
that were a poem…
(Art: Kishin Shinoyama)
Published 9th Jun 2016
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9th Jun 2016 00:54am
"and in my nomadic life, I’ve had nights
that were a poem…"
John you live a full and adventurous life not all could say the same..
masterful inking..
love Crim
that were a poem…"
John you live a full and adventurous life not all could say the same..
masterful inking..
love Crim
Anonymous
9th Jun 2016 00:54am
Those were some fortunate women, for the time they spent with such rarity. Beautifully conceived, beautifully written! 😉
Timid
Timid
9th Jun 2016 1:26am
"art, passion, sexuality: they are the same to me,
and they are beautiful.
and in my nomadic life, I’ve had nights
that were a poem…"
so beautiful JohnFeddeler ... being truthful adds to the allure .. most are never expecting that ...
and they are beautiful.
and in my nomadic life, I’ve had nights
that were a poem…"
so beautiful JohnFeddeler ... being truthful adds to the allure .. most are never expecting that ...
Anonymous
9th Jun 2016 3:36am
Sir John, that entire first stanza has me say "oh...shiiiiit, ain't that the truth...." Yup....had me from that very first line, hooked and sunk....With love always - Taryn xoxo
9th Jun 2016 5:53am
I cannot tread upon this one
nor have any words for .. .
My Cherished you're too much.. .
-Howlings
nor have any words for .. .
My Cherished you're too much.. .
-Howlings
9th Jun 2016 5:58am
John xx
Exquisite
The layout and subject most
absorbing
With an easy on the eye approach
most welcome when eyes only just awakening 😊
Exquisite
The layout and subject most
absorbing
With an easy on the eye approach
most welcome when eyes only just awakening 😊
9th Jun 2016 3:12pm
There is beauty in everything, even loneliness.
Beautifully recollective pen, John.
Beautifully recollective pen, John.
9th Jun 2016 10:23pm
I've never noticed cynicism from you, but maybe some brutal honesty now and then. You may be a tough guy with a lonely and tender side, looking for intimacy in all it's facets. Sounds as if you're attempting to fully understand, and enjoy, a prospective partner. That beauty's crack about fucking was a cheap one.
9th Jun 2016 10:59pm
You are definitely the romantic, John, as your poetry,
and especially this poem attest to that fact. I read this
three times, learning more at each read.
and especially this poem attest to that fact. I read this
three times, learning more at each read.
9th Jun 2016 11:44pm
The observation.. The perspective... The connection I have to this 👌🙏🙌🏾
Anonymous
9th Jun 2016 11:56pm
As i started reading it, the first few lines into this bittersweet nostalgia reminded me of a song by James Brown 'This is a man's world...but it would be nothing, nothing without a woman..'
The damaged ones always leave a deeper imprint it seems and they do make the best poetry as you weaved so eloquently.
The damaged ones always leave a deeper imprint it seems and they do make the best poetry as you weaved so eloquently.
Anonymous
10th Jun 2016 2:28am
Spoken as a true romantic. Beautiful and honest John.💋💫
10th Jun 2016 5:58am
"we will find a small beauty out of the loneliness, & carry it with us."
That line hit it home for me. Words that no one really has the courage to express. Truth at its' best. Great write.
That line hit it home for me. Words that no one really has the courage to express. Truth at its' best. Great write.
10th Jun 2016 4:23pm
This one I found abrasive, affectionate but only to the level at which it makes the self content. I felt a lot of disconnect here, or at least the wish not to be and yet...
Anyway, lots to think about here. Thanks, John, as always.
Anyway, lots to think about here. Thanks, John, as always.
10th Jun 2016 11:04pm
13th Jun 2016 3:15pm
we will find a small beauty out of the loneliness, & carry it with us.
magnificent
geoff
magnificent
geoff
13th Jun 2016 3:30pm
Life is a poem. And for those of us moving too quickly to appreciate its beauty, you point out all the wonderful things people like me would otherwise miss completely.
Thank You, Sir
Thank You, Sir
25th Jun 2016 6:54am
