The Nose Knows

This was suggested by something that was popular among the teens when I was young, and was meant to get a reaction from my granddaughter. The second piece was my son's reaction.

I stuck my finger in my nose

And scraped it all around

 

I took it out and studied it

To see what I had found

 

I straightened up and struck a pose

To show what I had got

 

I thought I’d find the finger bare

But in the end, it’s not.

 

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The ancients lived in caves,
and we honor where they've been

By finding caves within us,
to stick our fingers in.

Author's Note

Just for fun

Reviews

[Vol]

I need your contributions to my life on a daily basis!

[E.P. Robles]

The poem's playful language and emphasis on sensuality could align with the style of poets like Pablo Neruda or Wisława Szymborska.

Both of these poets were known for their ability to capture intimate moments and emotions through vivid and sometimes unconventional imagery.

The poem's focus on physical attraction and admiration could reflect the influence of such poets, who often explored themes of love, desire, and the beauty of the human body.

We COULD interpret it through a Jungian lens. The intense attraction and fascination expressed in the poem could be seen as an encounter with the anima/animus archetype, representing the masculine/feminine qualities within the speaker's psyche. This encounter could trigger a transformative process, leading to a greater understanding of the self and the integration of these aspects. The references to Newton and celestial mechanics may symbolize the speaker's recognition of the interconnectedness of the physical and psychological realms, reminiscent of Jung's concept of synchronicity.

In summary, the poem captures the speaker's passionate admiration for someone, using playful language and vivid imagery. While it doesn't explicitly align with the works of a specific Nobel Laureate poet or Carl Jung's theories, we can draw parallels to their influences, such as exploring themes of sensuality and love in poetry or interpreting the poem's meaning through a Jungian lens.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Jay,

You have crafted a most clever and witty piece of Poetry that speaks forth truth of our all too common reality as nose picking Human Beings who now dwell in Caves we call houses, apartments, or condominiums ... Nicely done, for sure and certain ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Vol]

That's the whole idea! Excuse me... dig, dig dig... flick!

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Good evening, JayG,
I fully enjoyed this poem,
a nose to earn, I really love that
a cave that once was a home,
we now worship it, wow,
yeah, I dig it,
my professor of History once told me similar,
cups of plastic? history? LOL
thank you so much for your poem,
love it, great write! great write!
---1809 Black Plague December

[Lisasview]

Hysterical read!!!!
I decided to go back and see if there was a poem of yours that I had not read and lucky me to find this one. I so enjoyed it!
Very smooth and easy read.
I have been writing quite a bit since we last connected.
You might like my newest poem AWAKEN...
It is very different from anything I have ever written. Would love your opinion.
Lisa, still in Spain

[D. Mansfield]

Now this is more my speed, I enjoyed reading your "about" sounds like a full and wonderful life. I would say that you have done it right, Thank you for this moment of fun.

[JessyJacob]

hehhee - you still remember my secrets.