Image: The Fig Leaf (here)
The term is widely used figuratively to convey the covering
up of an object that is embarrassing or distasteful (Adam and
Eve used fig leaves to cover their nudity) - Wiki
Nakedness in all
of its beauty as espoused
by those progressives
Tempered though by that
basic human decency
which gave the fig leaf
Art found acceptance
But decorum still expects
A covering up
A sultry lady
more appreciated when
covered decently
For Chev's CARPE DIEM #497 - nakedness
Still expects a covering up - nice! Great flow.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the courage and honest feeling that you have put into this post -
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you --
i think there is beauty in the human body...i think there is a fine line between art and indecency though...and we have made beauty a commodity on many fronts...
ReplyDeleteHank,
ReplyDeleteNature provides a wonderful means of seeing the beauty in the raw form of items and perhaps bodies. I agree that coverings enhance our perception in many cases.
Best Wishes, Eileen
Coverings can lead to much more thought I think
ReplyDeleteDecorum? Who needs decorum? (Just kidding, of course.)
ReplyDeleteit is possible to feel naked in clothes
ReplyDeleteNakedness is often seen only in the watchers eyes.
ReplyDeleteAwesome set Hank ... very nicely done.
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