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Erotic Poetry vs. Written Pornography
This is a topic with a long history of
controversy,animosity and extreme
misunderstanding. Let us see if we
cannot shed some light on the subject
without maligning anybody or vilifying preferences.
Readers of erotic poetry do not set out
to be sexually aroused, yet can be by well
articulated words and artfully expressed sensuality.
Writing erotically whether it be poetry or stories
and written pornography are not the same,
nor should they be confused in any way.
Those who read and/or create
written pornography ARE looking for
the instant gratification and the sexual excitement
it provides. Pornography is not a synonym of eroticism;
it is the depiction of behavior or acts
(in pictures or writing) in a sensational manner
so as to arouse a quick intense
physical reaction or cause sexual arousal.
That which is erotic tends to arouse
sexual LOVE or LOVING desire,
like an aphrodisiac or amorous behavior.
Sensuality on the other hand relates to or consists of
the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of
sensory appetite; stimulating the senses
with site, sounds, smells and tastes can cause a
sensual and/or erotic euphoria that is very pleasing.
Poetry is writing in a concentrated imaginative
awareness of experience in language chosen
and arranged to artistically create a specific
intense emotional response through meaning,
sound, and rhythm especially in beauty of expression.
A quality of beauty and intensity of emotion regarded
as characteristic of poems:
"poetry and fire are nicely balanced in music".
*Authors Note*
Writers quite frequently make inappropriate
or unsuitable use of the liberty of expression.
We ARE free to write what we please,
but should be mature enough to understand that
does not mean when, where and amongst
whom ever we please, everything has a place,
time and the appropriate audience.
**Pornography from the Greek pornographos, adjective, writing about prostitutes, from pornē prostitute + graphein to write;
***This is Not directed at anyone in particular and should Not be taken out of context.
Gypsy Red
Jan.2012
controversy,animosity and extreme
misunderstanding. Let us see if we
cannot shed some light on the subject
without maligning anybody or vilifying preferences.
Readers of erotic poetry do not set out
to be sexually aroused, yet can be by well
articulated words and artfully expressed sensuality.
Writing erotically whether it be poetry or stories
and written pornography are not the same,
nor should they be confused in any way.
Those who read and/or create
written pornography ARE looking for
the instant gratification and the sexual excitement
it provides. Pornography is not a synonym of eroticism;
it is the depiction of behavior or acts
(in pictures or writing) in a sensational manner
so as to arouse a quick intense
physical reaction or cause sexual arousal.
That which is erotic tends to arouse
sexual LOVE or LOVING desire,
like an aphrodisiac or amorous behavior.
Sensuality on the other hand relates to or consists of
the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of
sensory appetite; stimulating the senses
with site, sounds, smells and tastes can cause a
sensual and/or erotic euphoria that is very pleasing.
Poetry is writing in a concentrated imaginative
awareness of experience in language chosen
and arranged to artistically create a specific
intense emotional response through meaning,
sound, and rhythm especially in beauty of expression.
A quality of beauty and intensity of emotion regarded
as characteristic of poems:
"poetry and fire are nicely balanced in music".
*Authors Note*
Writers quite frequently make inappropriate
or unsuitable use of the liberty of expression.
We ARE free to write what we please,
but should be mature enough to understand that
does not mean when, where and amongst
whom ever we please, everything has a place,
time and the appropriate audience.
**Pornography from the Greek pornographos, adjective, writing about prostitutes, from pornē prostitute + graphein to write;
***This is Not directed at anyone in particular and should Not be taken out of context.
Gypsy Red
Jan.2012
Published 12th Jan 2012
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12th Jan 2012 10:27am
Gypsy,
I have just spent the last half an hour reading and re-reading this - so, basically erotica and sensuality are the same - to have erotica, you need some form of sensuality? involving love/feelings....
However... To write pornography is to portray the physical act with the aim to be to stimulated and to excite the reader/viewer as fast as possible, no feelings necessary, just the act itself?
Well done! I have never really thought about the difference.
Beautifully written.
Cheers. Vixen ;-)
I have just spent the last half an hour reading and re-reading this - so, basically erotica and sensuality are the same - to have erotica, you need some form of sensuality? involving love/feelings....
However... To write pornography is to portray the physical act with the aim to be to stimulated and to excite the reader/viewer as fast as possible, no feelings necessary, just the act itself?
Well done! I have never really thought about the difference.
Beautifully written.
Cheers. Vixen ;-)
12th Jan 2012 1:59pm
Hello Vixen;
first let me thank you for reading my piece with such interest and open-minded attitude. Erotica and sensuality are not the same but are symbiont they work in tandem or in unison their differences are very subtle but complementary.
As for the pornography yes, you hit the nail on the head it is only a description of the sexual act devoid of feeling for the purpose of sexual gratification. The rub is this when some writers insist that what they are writing IS erotic poetry/stories when it is not. We need to come to grips with the difference to avoid misunderstandings.
Once again thank you very much for the comment, I appreciate it greatly.
Gypsy red
first let me thank you for reading my piece with such interest and open-minded attitude. Erotica and sensuality are not the same but are symbiont they work in tandem or in unison their differences are very subtle but complementary.
As for the pornography yes, you hit the nail on the head it is only a description of the sexual act devoid of feeling for the purpose of sexual gratification. The rub is this when some writers insist that what they are writing IS erotic poetry/stories when it is not. We need to come to grips with the difference to avoid misunderstandings.
Once again thank you very much for the comment, I appreciate it greatly.
Gypsy red
12th Jan 2012 12:13pm
Although the erotic poems are not my favorites.
There are authors able to express eroticism, with delicious and delightful elegance.
But I think it takes a certain skill to write pornography as well. Especially if related to B.D.S.M. or fetish atmospheres.
As for the excitement, I think it's subjective.
I warm up, to write secrets poems of love to a lady. Or reading stories morbid and dark, delivered by a female mind.
And Sonya... You know what I am talking about.
There are authors able to express eroticism, with delicious and delightful elegance.
But I think it takes a certain skill to write pornography as well. Especially if related to B.D.S.M. or fetish atmospheres.
As for the excitement, I think it's subjective.
I warm up, to write secrets poems of love to a lady. Or reading stories morbid and dark, delivered by a female mind.
And Sonya... You know what I am talking about.
Yes Luca, I agree,
I abhor most pornography because it lacks any emotion or sentiment. There are talented writers who can stimulate the erogenous senses with their exquisite writing and elegance of composition.It does require an enormous amount of skill to express all that you would like and solicit a response from your reader without being crass or vulgar; which is why many writers of this genre take the easy route and write pornography instead. It is fallacy to confuse one with the other.
Excitement is subjective, like beauty it is in the eye of the beholder.
As for the last bit of your comment, my dear friend you are just a freak (I mean that in the nicest possible way). Your love for dark suggestive fetish laden pieces is what excites your mind. For that I have the remedy lolol
Muchos beosos, tu Gitana
I abhor most pornography because it lacks any emotion or sentiment. There are talented writers who can stimulate the erogenous senses with their exquisite writing and elegance of composition.It does require an enormous amount of skill to express all that you would like and solicit a response from your reader without being crass or vulgar; which is why many writers of this genre take the easy route and write pornography instead. It is fallacy to confuse one with the other.
Excitement is subjective, like beauty it is in the eye of the beholder.
As for the last bit of your comment, my dear friend you are just a freak (I mean that in the nicest possible way). Your love for dark suggestive fetish laden pieces is what excites your mind. For that I have the remedy lolol
Muchos beosos, tu Gitana
4th Jul 2012 10:58pm
You offer clarity and grace to a topic oft misunderstood or wrongly defined.
Another delectable piece!
Another delectable piece!
5th Jul 2012 00:23am
This came about as a huge controversy erupted here about the subject, I am sure you are well aware that many think written pornography is acceptable in polite company, I don't agree hence the piece.
Thank you for reading it and commenting Mr.Ken
Thank you for reading it and commenting Mr.Ken
18th May 2022 2:22am
Wow I really enjoyed this. I love it . Some body actually as me what the difference between the 2 wad and I couldn't answer that because I didn't know myself and now I know so thank you ☺
AMAZING 👏
AMAZING 👏
