The upgrade of a nude model.

Fictional

The durability of the upgrade
in your exposure
depended on the number
of eyes upon you,
and as less meant more,
seeing you fully clothed
leaving the exit
I nearly didn’t recognise you.

Reviews

[Stella Armour]

Little is always more to the imagination ......

[andrew mitchell]

That is art in itself. Thank you Stella

[Ken Simm.]

You say fictional but I've got to tell you there is nothing less erotic than life drawing. It is overt whereas suggested is far more sexy. Having said that this is a fine apiece of witticism as I've seen Andrew.
(And I have been a model for the women's institute back in the day) Of course this is not all about nudity is it?

[andrew mitchell]

I think life nude drawings and or paintings are more appreciated by the viewer than the artist. It’s the feminine form that is so appealing displayed discreetly that makes the subject more beautiful and so sexually attractive rather than some explicit shot.

[Ken Simm.]

Ye. Life drawing is still one of the best ways of teaching drawing. And that is usally miles away from sex. The ladies of the Womens institute would never let me see their drawings of my back in the day. And that was definitely not the feminine form. For 75p an hour.

[andrew mitchell]

Hahaha. I worked a 40 hr week at a plant nursery for fifty cents an hour. In the seventies.

[Ken Simm.]

Bet you didn't have to take your clothes off however.

[andrew mitchell]

Nearly, bloody hot in glasshouses in summer. But no I've seen the statue of David, it's enough to put anyone off if that was not done on a cold day.

[andrew mitchell]

As Dirty Harry once said a man has got to know his limitations! No I couldn’t do it Ken, I would feel like I was being judged even though I wasn’t.

[Soren]

Distractions often make it difficult to recall the full essence. It is hard to appreciate the music when the jack hammer is running. Very nicely worded and a true piece of wisdom

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you Soren.

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At first i thought this was autobiographical, relating your hidden life as a nude model going on the title! The truth in the words contained within the poem are indeed impressive.

We live in such a fabricated society that when someone reveals their true, fully dressed looks and personality we indeed do have trouble recognising them. This is especially so in this online world, where truth and fiction collide with crazy regularity.

I enjoyed the wisdom and straightforward views in this write. Good to see you are still here and still writing these little gems. Though we all await your confession of a nude modelling past!

[andrew mitchell]

haha no I'm no model although I did do body building for awhile to keep fit. This write is based around two scenarios the adult entertainer and or the model who sits in various poses while being sketched or painted. Thanks Doodley.

[Einstein Noodle]

aint it the truth Andrew! i have been away from the cafe for a bit but your poem reminds me why i love it here...unique take on nudity in these very naked modern times ... poignant in the points you make ... when nakedness is all about sexuality blaring to induce something meant to be special (in my mind anyway) ... with clothes on a person may seem quite hollow ;( if we keep our nakedness for "special" occasions it remains "special" ... and then there are nudists ... who i admire for their genuine attitudes ... reminds me of Lenny Bruce as well ... a fiery, be real poet from that wonderful "beat generation" ... another fine nugget of humor and wisdom from the halls of Andrew :) nice read for me ...made me think ;)
E.

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you Einstein, as always your comments bring smiles all round like a shout of beer in the writer’s circle. A pleasure to read your insights!

[Ardra]

Made me smile... Mmm I always enjoying finding what's underneath that physical creation.... but what's wrong in appreciation of a good creation...
We are blessed with eyes to appreciate .. ;)

[andrew mitchell]

Indeed we are! Thanks for reading.

[sette]

the mystery and mystique of a woman does not depend whether she is nude or not... it is always the substance that counts.. body is just a material thing

[andrew mitchell]

The body is a physical thing that stimulates the mind that triggers the love, that draws attention to go deeper. Touch and nudity is important from the start of birth that bonds baby to mother. If we get back to basics we all undress to satisfy our primal desires, without it we would be all just sisters and brothers! Thanks for commenting sette.😀

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Occupational anomaly - where do the punter's eyes alight first - before the reality of noticing - there is a real person behind the smile! Very thought provoking write my friend … :-)

[andrew mitchell]

Thanks Phil I shall visit you soon.