Touch Screen

Engaging write…

Thanks you, Not so little dragonfly!

Thank you, Rianne.
The idea came to me at work yesterday, of course.  And I built it into a start in my head, but didn't write anything down until earlier today.  Once the cobwebs of Friday night wore off.
I do like this idea, a lot.  And I like your take on it!  You see it as it's meant.

Don't we all do this to some degree, with online interactions?  

We do.

Real life and online collide sometimes.
Where were we pre-internet.  
Better or worse or still undefined.

Quality write and gives one lots to think about ..

BIG LIKE

Thanks PS.

To me, the internet and meeting others, dating, etc, is by far better than the old ways.
It gives someone time to absorb more info, unimpeded by a physical presence.   You have a way of knowing them better initially, before the standoff.  Lol
There's no surrounding chaos or whatever surroundings to influence the meeting either.

It's more comfortable, so the first meet up is not literally as strangers.  

Unless they lied and deceived you up to then, and now you have to pepper spray them and run like hell.  Lol.

This moves like sex in a dream Styx. This is a really thoughtful and considered write. In the internet age we do seem to exist in two worlds and sometimes they merge. Enjoyed. Much.

Thank you, Rob.  I appreciate the descriptive reply.

You are correct with the "two worlds" aspect.  I rarely mix the two, although I have on occasion.  I don't use online for dating.  But, I've dated someone from online before.  There's a difference.  

Gorgeously captured longing. Great metaphor with the scorpion's sting. Great everything. I love everything you write, but this one is a standout. If I've said that before, too bad.

Hiya!

Thanks!  At first, I thought about making the mermaid aspect more.  But, nah.  
The scorpion is a quiet sense of power.  It has the goods to stand it's ground.  
That's to be admired.  I like women who are my equal, simply the feminine version is all.  I don't do wimpy.  Lol.  So, scorpion over mermaids.  

And, you can say whatever you like, as much as you like.  I have a horrible short term memory (fact) so any positive reinforcement is appreciated!  

What a perfect piece to post on the site or any social media outlet.
It makes you feel like being pulled into a surreal dream.
To me - loved how you captured the romance of technology and touch screens.
Looking at someone's pic online can feel like an intimate doorway into their home:)
So so enjoyed this!!

Do you smell like diesel today?  Aw, the perfume to a vagabond's big nose like mine!  Lol

And dang it, I had a "doorway" pic but can't find it.  Probably on other tablet.  

Surrealist is prob my worst trait. Or best.   I'm good at minimising the bad, and yet making a can of corn into a vast Nebraska field of corn stalks.   Perception is an antidote to life.

I'm glad that you like this one.  Once the idea for it hit, I was anxious to get it in writing.  
It captures what I intended.   So thank you!

I will only ever smell like
sugar & spice & everything nice-ish.  hahaha

I adore your nose you big goober:)

Dear S,

Trying to organize my thoughts here…once upon a time ago I nabbed a photograph. You know the old fashioned ones where you snapped it with camera. Took the finished film roll to the camera shop for development and then got whatever pics weren’t overexposed and white or under exposed and completely black. Anyway…it was a picture of my Adonis. And doing exactly what you describe throughout the poem you brought back such a memory and visceral feeling of the act- holding a picture in your hand and willing it into life. As if by doing that they’d be there in the flesh. Wonderful write. I agree with the above comments feeling surreal, dreamlike and to me, romantic. Fabulous concept into fabulous poetry. H🌷

True you are.  Nothing beats a traditional hard copy picture.

(Dont forget the pictures that got double exposed, and people would say they captured a ghost.  Lol).

For me, the internet has expanded my world a million times larger.  For all of us, obviously.
But, it also hands us some simple ingredients of human interaction, that may be held back in the real world.  Such safety gives us the comfort to let our guard down.
And, we can be more open and receptive.   I am insanely curious by nature.  The internet gave me the biggest window I could hope for.  

Thank you, H.   Do you still have that Adonis picture tucked away somewhere?

My, oh my.... this is really sensual without having said anything about sex. Maybe it's just the longing. Maybe it's just me. 🤪

Love the concept. It makes me think of the A-Ha videos from the 80s where the girl gets sucked into the comic book world.... yep, thoroughly dating myself there.

Sometimes my online world & relationships are a little more real than real life... in every way except touch. Can they really count as relationships...?

Anyway, I love this. Very creative. Got my mental wheels turning & delighting.
❤️k

Yes, I looked up that video as a refresher.  Lol.

You're right. This isn't so much about sex as it is the longing.  I'm a brainiac. I can't help it.
I love physical interaction, obviously.  But, I want inside their head.  I want the mental impacts.   I want to know them for who they are. I already know what they are.  

And yes, online "relationships" are as real as in person. Sometimes more so.  We tend to open ourselves to an entity more easily, instead of to a body, that may have judgemental expressions .  Lol.  
Btw, statistically online relationships that carry into real world relationships have a better success rate than "traditional" means.   Something to think about, huh.
I don't mean online hookups. That's totally different (temporary) needs.  
I mean getting to know each other through words, thoughts, etc.  That's a hell of an attraction.

Thank you K.  
Enjoy your Sunday!  

Interesting statistics! It does say something about our inability to be ourselves with people we have to physically look in the eye... I've only realized recently just how much I struggle with that.
I don't have any need for online hookups, or hookups of any kind. I just bring all that longing home, inside my head... 😉
❤️k

Thank you Relic.  
Reading it back, I see things to hack at.   But another day.  (I always say that, and rarely do)  

It has some worth while merit to it.   Just needs cleaned up.  

Thanks for your input.  It's always appreciated.

Hey there Styx... ;)
I caught myself rubbing too. * nevermind, innocent look *
And edging as well... geez... * not looking so innocent * lol
Nudging with your thumb. Oh yeah! :p
You could definitely slide.
But the imagery is so beautiful now.
Sliding the hair away to have a closer look.
I love that, all the girls are swooning now.
One way mirror reflecting back at you.

Of course the breath pauses when someone feels this way about you.
You can sense it, you can feel it everywhere.
And you need it every day... you feel any distance.
The eyes are the window to the soul... almost incomprehensible.
And the Iris is like a map leading you there.
A moth to the flames perhaps. Ah the seduction is irresistable.
The burn feels ever so good.

Your imagery is always magnificent. Closing that distance,
between the screen and the reader...
Touching my screen and I can feel it deeply.
Those ripples of emotion and feeling taking hold.
The mermaid on the other side...
Funny enough I know a guy who had a Imperial Scorpion.
And it would sting him a lot. lol
It's amazing what memories you elicit.
Oh yes! arching claws and tails...
Ready to draw red traces down your back.
Arching in ecstasy.
Perhaps you are doing the stinging.
Controlling a 'toy' through the screen.
Exposing every nerve to the vibration.
As it ripples so deep.
You having your way, not the other way around.
Such seductive poison pulsing through the veins.

Penetrating...
You cannot look away for long, just to catch the breath.
So many words, coming, and coming again.
Writing this erotic book.
A desert nymph so needs moisture all the time.
She seeks it out through incantations, summoning you.
To your favorite pages.

And distance can be closed... you can travel to someone...
Even if not physically touching, but physically for sure.
Definitely seeing something move...
The vibrations blurring the vision. Me...

Total stream of consciousness while reading... so forgive whatever. lol

Well lookie who showed up, with her mirror pen!  
No worries, I'm pretty good at forgiving.  Even your "whatever".  Lol.

It's like you waited to reply, because you were gathering up some steam!  Then bam!  
(As I open some windows to let it out. Lol)

Good to see you!  Great to see you here.  

I will try to show up more. ;) Unfortunately life stuff had me go for quite some time without being able to read and comment. But this one definitely steamed things up. The title grabbed and touched me. :p

Amazing reality
Fabulous write

Thank you Lady,
I do try to make them worth reading.  And relatable as well!  

How beautiful! (How did I miss this before?)
It felt like several worlds were colliding, which is kind of how relationships can be, sometimes.

You look Christmasy in your pic!  

Thank you for taking a few steps back and finding this one.  It was a good thought in my head and hopefully it came out well in writing?!  

I hope you're feeling awesome today and through new years too!  

I'm a lot better now, thanks.
Merry Christmas!