Once Upon A Time

Through our own recovered innocence we discern the innocence of our neighbors. - Thoreau

innocence astray

a copulation of lies

this curious flesh

Author's Note

"The deeds of love are less questionable than any action of an individual can be, for, it being founded on the rarest mutual respect, the parties incessantly stimulate each other to a loftier and purer life, and the act in which they are associated must be pure and noble indeed, for innocence and purity can have no equal. In this relation we deal with one whom we respect more religiously even than we respect our better selves, and we shall necessarily conduct as in the presence of God. What presence can be more awful to the lover than the presence of his beloved?" - Thoreau

Reviews

[butterfly]

This is a very well written poem and very thought provoking poem. Thanks for the share :)

[Pete]

thanks for taking the time. appreciated.