- Non-Erotic Poetry
- Vulnerable: Worthy of Love
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She said, “You are vulnerable”
And it was a compliment;
But I had never thought
Of Myself
As Vulnerable.
For months I tried
And tried
To identify and define
My Vulnerability.
No luck.
Until I saw
Someone else who
Was Vulnerable:
She was Herself,
Authentic and
Courageous;
Able to Be,
To Immerse
Her Whole Self,
Heart and Soul,
Into the Flowing
River of Life;
Unafraid
Of turbulence
And waterfalls;
Confident
To remain
Afloat:
Allowing
The River’s current
To Carry Her
Safely.
Hmmm…
I recognized
A bit of
Myself.
At my best
I Stay Afloat,
Unafraid
To express
Emotion
Sensitivity
Fallibility
And
Risk Rejection;
Imperfect Slave
To my Libido
And Kinks,
But not
Arrogant
Demeaning
Shaming
Or Toxic.
Because only if
I accept
Myself,
Can I accept
Others.
To reveal
The Joy
And Richness
Connecting
Us:
Vulnerable Humans
Worthy of Love
And thus,
Able to Love;
Each of Us
Is Significant.
Sometimes
I fail.
Then I know
I can do
Better
Next time.
Let me take the first step:
“I am Worthy of Your Love”
And
“You are Worthy of My Love”
- COMMENTS
nightsavior20 days agoYou gave my material a chance so I thought I'd return the favor! Turns out this was exceptionally deep and well written. Loving others does indeed require loving ourselves,or at least loving pieces of ourselves. It's a struggle to achieve that but worth it!
HumpDayHoratioabout 1 month agoVery nice piece Paul! The looking into ones self is something that I’m identifying with more and more as of late. Beautiful.
BillyTheGray7 months agoBeautiful truths here @Paul4play! Being vulnerable is one of the most important components to living a satisfying life!
Satyr61about 1 year agoAwesome!! Paul, I've been writing poetry for close to 45 years. I was pretty crappy when I started but for the last maybe 25 years I've been writing at my full capability, if that's the right term. I don't criticize people normally. I love classic rock music & grew up in the 70's. Compared to all the poetry I've read on this site I sincerely believe you & I are The Best on this site. If you don't me saying so I love your poetry & eroticism in it. But in the same vein a little less is sometimes more if you understand what I'm saying. Forgive me for saying this but most of the poetry on this site is SHIT!! You however have a BEAUTIFUL way with your words!! Keep up the good work, Tory....Satyr61.
