The Two Leafed Book
A poem about the vulva, inspired by a 17th century euphemism, ‘two leafed book’
delve for the comfort of enclosure
find tranquility in mindful study
quell your restlessness and sate your need
a good book, they say, is the best soporific
here, between these leaves, prowls hunger
lurks challenge; adventure without mystery
a quest for treasure which cannot be taken
only shared, for mutual delight
open with care, with grace and respect
a fount of desire, a welcoming embrace
do not seek to inscribe;
here is not your self-told story
of rescue, or valour, or conquest
this is my narrative,
and I’ll tell it my way
inspired by the Word of the Day from 2019-08-03 on @WhoresOfYore, run by the brilliant Dr Kate Lister
Interesting.
Lovely 🌷
Thank you x