Wrap yourself around me
in a warm and tender embrace!
Enclose me, enfold me,
keep the cold world out!
Not only protective,
you’re also good-looking.
I love your shape, your colour
(not insipidly pale like me).
When you’re with me,
cuddling close, I feel
more beautiful myself.
I walk more proudly.
It’s been a long and faithful,
happy partnership. True,
I’ve sometimes flirted with others,
but none had your depth or breadth.
You’re different from them all.
You’re more complete. Solid,
not frivolous. And you stroke my skin
delightfully, but you never tickle.
We’re both ageing now.
I only hope that you will be
the one to outlast me, and stay
to hug me gently at the end.
Photo: Mirror selfie of me wearing my beloved ruana wrap.
Written for Friday Writings #117: Sensual Clothing at Poets and Storytellers United.
She doesn't really sound too enticing. For sure she shouldn't expect him to stay if she is flirting with other guys. I wouldn't tell unless I got caught, not even mention that.
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Even so, my ruana is utterly faithful to me and has never embraced anyone else.
DeleteNow that I have googled and learnt what Ruana means, it does sound huggable, and warm... and worth holding close!!!
ReplyDeleteI have had mine many years – decades – and I'm sure the term wasn't in use when I first got it, but I looked for a word to describe it for the poem, as it's not a shawl, not a poncho, not a cape .... and what do you know, I found one.
DeleteI've certainly learnt a lot from this prompt - ruana and serape and tabard... here, one fleece hoodie can get you through the "winter"... !!! :)
DeleteLOL
Deletenone had your depth or breadth - love this - depth & breadth of the embrace of love. I can feel the warmth in this.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it, Alan.
DeleteWonderfully cheeky and I love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood! *Grin*
DeleteI'm not sure when I learned that a ruana is something in the serape family, and I've never been sure exactly how it differs from other things in the family, but they tend to look good.
ReplyDeleteAh, now I shall have to Google serape to further my education!
DeleteI have one of those too. Hugging me gently. Now I know what to call it!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely written. Garments should be comfortable and convenient and functional and easy to manage. When I see the fashionistas I wonder how they walk in those tight gowns or whatever they are called. The name is high street fashion!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYes, I am so glad we're way past the decades of having to slavishly follow fashion, when everyone looked the same and it wasn't always very functional.
Awesome cozy poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Glad you liked it.
DeleteAnd a good looking wrap she is! She's a keeper! LOL. This was a fun piece.
ReplyDeleteI agree she's good-looking (and that she's a she). And I have kept her for 32 years so far! (She's quality.)
DeleteSome clothing, we have a deep attachment to. Couldn't grow old, couldn't be thrown away, maybe just a bit frayed at the edges.
ReplyDeleteNow I know what a ruana wrap is.
- dsnake1 (have to publish as anon. and only on Edge, not on Chrome)
Yes, I tend to keep my favourites for decades, as long as possible. Ha ha, it seems many of us have been learning new terms for these garments.
DeletePlease to learn that the wrap has been faithful and loyal!
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DeleteI love this, particularly the way you ended it.
DeleteThank you!
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