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A pretty nose
Whisky hung in the glass of blue
Jaded my eyes but I could see you
Gin in your hand, Gin in your eyes
Gin on your lips, Gin on your pretty nose,
A nose, a nose, not on many faces shows,
Tonight, I saw a pretty nose.
It is very odd that I should suppose
there's no poetry about your nose,
Underneath big brown eyes,
over scarlet lips as it grows.
Like chiseled by Raffaelo with such a pose.
Tonight, I saw a pretty nose.
I only wonder how it goes? When holding your lovely face
On the wings of butterfly grace
gently bumping my nose on your freezing nose
scratching it, warm breaths, breathing in
her all the secrets and aromas it holds.
Tonight, I saw a pretty nose.
Jaded my eyes but I could see you
Gin in your hand, Gin in your eyes
Gin on your lips, Gin on your pretty nose,
A nose, a nose, not on many faces shows,
Tonight, I saw a pretty nose.
It is very odd that I should suppose
there's no poetry about your nose,
Underneath big brown eyes,
over scarlet lips as it grows.
Like chiseled by Raffaelo with such a pose.
Tonight, I saw a pretty nose.
I only wonder how it goes? When holding your lovely face
On the wings of butterfly grace
gently bumping my nose on your freezing nose
scratching it, warm breaths, breathing in
her all the secrets and aromas it holds.
Tonight, I saw a pretty nose.
Author's Note
I want to send this to the girl I am dating. Kindly, give your feedback or leave some comments for me to make it glow.
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Re. A pretty nose
As I read this I feel like you are describing a beautiful painting, it reminded me of the one Raffaelo did with the unicorn and the fair-skinned maiden. It's a nice painting, you've done her beauty justice.
I was unsure how I felt about the nose, but I think it works for me.
LJ
I was unsure how I felt about the nose, but I think it works for me.
LJ
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Re: Re. A pretty nose
3rd Oct 2021 6:59pm
Thank you. It's just I am focusing on nose because, she has a very pretty nose, and I made a comment about it the other day. I am not trying to describe everything about her.
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3rd Oct 2021 7:06pm
Re. A pretty nose
3rd Oct 2021 7:16pm
An interesting take. The only other take on a nose I know of spun a whole book.
"My nose is Gargantuan! You little Pig-snout, you tiny Monkey-Nostrils, you virtually invisible Pekinese-Puss, don't you realize that a nose like mine is both scepter and orb, a monument to me superiority? A great nose is the banner of a great man, a generous heart, a towering spirit, an expansive soul--such as I unmistakably am, and such as you dare not to dream of being, with your bilious weasel's eyes and no nose to keep them apart! With your face as lacking in all distinction--as lacking, I say, in interest, as lacking in pride, in imagination, in honesty, in lyricism--in a word, as lacking in nose as that other offensively bland expanse at the opposite end of your cringing spine--which I now remove from my sight by stringent application of my boot!”
― Edmond Rostand, Cyrano de Bergerac
"My nose is Gargantuan! You little Pig-snout, you tiny Monkey-Nostrils, you virtually invisible Pekinese-Puss, don't you realize that a nose like mine is both scepter and orb, a monument to me superiority? A great nose is the banner of a great man, a generous heart, a towering spirit, an expansive soul--such as I unmistakably am, and such as you dare not to dream of being, with your bilious weasel's eyes and no nose to keep them apart! With your face as lacking in all distinction--as lacking, I say, in interest, as lacking in pride, in imagination, in honesty, in lyricism--in a word, as lacking in nose as that other offensively bland expanse at the opposite end of your cringing spine--which I now remove from my sight by stringent application of my boot!”
― Edmond Rostand, Cyrano de Bergerac
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Re. A pretty nose
3rd Oct 2021 7:29pm
I think it's really lovely, cute, and your own unique style which is very important. I think she will adore it. I would. ;) I have sent a few possible suggestions in case they are helpful. :)
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3rd Oct 2021 7:31pm
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3rd Oct 2021 8:43pm
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3rd Oct 2021 9:55pm
Re. A pretty nose
3rd Oct 2021 9:34pm
Hi Pen!
This is so sweet!!
Your obviously smitten with her and using her nose as a topic for a serenade.
You should so grab an acoustic guitar and just go for it!!
I promise she is going to love it.
It is completely original and unique just like her.
This is so sweet!!
Your obviously smitten with her and using her nose as a topic for a serenade.
You should so grab an acoustic guitar and just go for it!!
I promise she is going to love it.
It is completely original and unique just like her.
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3rd Oct 2021 10:00pm
Re. A pretty nose
4th Oct 2021 1:22am
Dear P,
Echo all the above comments. This is a really clever and unique gift. I wish you both the very best.
H🌷
Echo all the above comments. This is a really clever and unique gift. I wish you both the very best.
H🌷
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4th Oct 2021 7:11am
Re. A pretty nose
4th Oct 2021 4:59am
Gorgeous homage to your special woman. I loved how you focused on the nose with your unique envisioning. There is so much I love about this poem. It touches my heart and makes me feel this woman's beauty as you see her. Below is a sample rewrite of your second verse. You are free to use it as you like. Thanks for inviting me to read this.
My ode to you begins at your nose
Whose symmetry I behold
In its perfection of grace
to decorate your face
With your singular diadem
A facet of love's purity
My ode to you begins at your nose
Whose symmetry I behold
In its perfection of grace
to decorate your face
With your singular diadem
A facet of love's purity
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4th Oct 2021 7:17am
Thank you, John. I love your retake of second verse. But, we are not yet on the stage of being called lovers yet, so I didn't want to express love, but adoration and personal observation. To perhaps show that I listen to her, I see her, I admire her. She has travelled a lot, so that's why I want to breathe in her experiences, tastes, etc.
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4th Oct 2021 9:35pm
You could replace the last line with:
The prettiest purity instead of love. Just a thought. Hope your friendship with her blossoms into something more my friend.
The prettiest purity instead of love. Just a thought. Hope your friendship with her blossoms into something more my friend.
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4th Oct 2021 9:36pm
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5th Oct 2021 1:48pm
Re. A pretty nose
15th Oct 2021 7:43pm
An A++ poem accompanied by a gorgeous lady. She is so, so lucky to have you. Hugs and peace, O{
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