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Yes, I'll Show You My Face
In the secret places of the cliff,
Let me see your face,
Let me hear your voice;
For your voice is sweet,
And your face is lovely.”
-From Song of Solomon
When I read this scripture from my lit. professor,
my knees went weak and the
walls seemed to shake.
Was this part of an assignment?
I looked again and it was a text to me alone.
Before I caught myself, I texted,
“Yes, I’ll show you my face!”
That with a pic was all I said.
Then I thought of the costs.
Would I destroy the
love I now have or
does my text tell me
the love I've known
is already dying?
Let me see your face,
Let me hear your voice;
For your voice is sweet,
And your face is lovely.”
-From Song of Solomon
When I read this scripture from my lit. professor,
my knees went weak and the
walls seemed to shake.
Was this part of an assignment?
I looked again and it was a text to me alone.
Before I caught myself, I texted,
“Yes, I’ll show you my face!”
That with a pic was all I said.
Then I thought of the costs.
Would I destroy the
love I now have or
does my text tell me
the love I've known
is already dying?
Published 6th Apr 2022
Author's Note
A poem by my daughter as she deals with adult conflicts. Wish I could spare her. I am thankful she was willing to share this. I know the professor and understand her conflicting emotions.
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6th Apr 2022 4:22pm
6th Apr 2022 6:24pm
To question love doesn't mean that love is dead, we are humans and we question everything. Our faith, loves, existence, everything about us is riddled with questions. To text back could be the result of curiosity peeking, even if you included a picture. The road of life isn't all up or down hill, or straight or crooked, but with experience we learn to maneuver our path. Tight
Thank you for your insightful comment. I'll be sure she reads them. I think she's already fascinated with the ups and downs of relationships and the professor throws an exciting curve her way. I like him, too.
6th Apr 2022 8:52pm
Considering the source --King Solomon with his hundreds of wives and Concubines--should reduce the anxiety level, Just a thought. Hugs ad peace, Oral
6th Apr 2022 9:35pm
I love the Song of Solomon which inspired my username. Many of its words are flirtatious if not downright erotic but I doubt the king intended them to be used by teachers to flirt with students.
7th Apr 2022 00:24am
23rd Apr 2022 3:27pm
This is just only coming to me now but it may have been the end of the professor had you been a reactive parent.
Some other parents would have reported this man as a predator and your daughter would have been seen as the victim.
However you chose a different approach you trusted your daughter to make her own decisions since you know her best.
She's blessed to have you as more of a guide and wise counsellor who is called upon whenever needed.
Some other parents would have reported this man as a predator and your daughter would have been seen as the victim.
However you chose a different approach you trusted your daughter to make her own decisions since you know her best.
She's blessed to have you as more of a guide and wise counsellor who is called upon whenever needed.
