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All That is Ours
“We are the sum of all the moments in our lives - all that is ours is in them: we cannot escape it or conceal it.” Thomas Wolfe
When we kiss, we bring all of the
lips we have touched.
When we lie upon my flower-petaled bed,
the eyes of dead lovers line our walls,
wishing for a glimpse of their past.
In a twist of passion, you press into me.
I gasp softly at the sudden filing of
my emptiness. In acts of mercy, we welcome
all that is ours, past and present.
The eyes of our curious onlookers close quietly
as you warm into me, becoming
one with my flesh.
When we kiss, we bring all of the
lips we have touched.
When we lie upon my flower-petaled bed,
the eyes of dead lovers line our walls,
wishing for a glimpse of their past.
In a twist of passion, you press into me.
I gasp softly at the sudden filing of
my emptiness. In acts of mercy, we welcome
all that is ours, past and present.
The eyes of our curious onlookers close quietly
as you warm into me, becoming
one with my flesh.
Published 14th Nov 2022
Author's Note
My daughter's short reflection on a quote by Thomas Wolfe. She edited the photo from a selfie she made on her own "flower-petaled bed." Deep thinking from a 23-year-old.
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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14th Nov 2022 2:46pm
14th Nov 2022 5:36pm
14th Nov 2022 5:53pm
When you present to your poem, a character of the actor: Thomas Wolfe who is known for his writings of autobiographical inspiration, and also long novels
It takes me more excitement to navigate your poem and delve deeper into its meaning
I really liked the sensitivity and romance of your writing
It takes me more excitement to navigate your poem and delve deeper into its meaning
I really liked the sensitivity and romance of your writing
20th Nov 2022 4:34pm
14th Nov 2022 7:50pm
A splendidly upbeat treatment regarding the existential essence of sensuality.
20th Nov 2022 4:35pm
14th Nov 2022 10:45pm
20th Nov 2022 4:36pm
15th Nov 2022 00:55am
Great piece for a twenty-three year old to write and the picture compliments the piece. Your selection of pieces to post never disappoint the readers. Tight work
20th Nov 2022 4:36pm
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15th Nov 2022 3:06am
16th Nov 2022 3:52am
Nizana, what a fascinating, sensually holistic perspective. The idea that a composite of our past intimate experiences informs our current relationship is both wise and a little scary.
Brava!
Brava!
20th Nov 2022 4:37pm
17th Nov 2022 8:44pm
Beautiful and truthful thoughts are captured in this poem by your daughter. Nice photo, too.
20th Nov 2022 4:38pm
19th Nov 2022 3:33pm
You understand exactly what it means
to live in the moment
I appreciate this vibe on a deeper level
Thx for posting
to live in the moment
I appreciate this vibe on a deeper level
Thx for posting
20th Nov 2022 4:38pm
My daughter will love reading your comment. She does live in the moment better than most.
