Pen Over The Sword

Having just watched a spectacular film about an exiled Cuban writer who left his homeland to pursue his art, Girl Friday has been reflecting upon the power of the pen over the sword.

Since the history of the written word, literature has been a conduit for the whole spectrum of human emotions: envy, fear, jealousy, hate, and (of course) love. But, there's more than just writing about love--there's bringing poetry and prose to life.

First, you'll need to create your own literary work. This could be as simple as a note to your lover, or an elaborate novella. The point is to really encapsulate the essence of your lover. Why do you love him/her? Why do you lust after him/her? Remember important details here: the scent of recently caressed skin, shining eyes, etc. Or, be nasty and describe just what you would do to your honey when you're in the mood for some soul-shaking love-making. You should aim for creativity and sentimentality. More specifically, you want something in between Penthouse Forum and Shakespeare.

So, once you've created your masterpiece, forget about silliness like copying it out in your best calligraphy on perfume-scented paper. Unless that's your thing, of course. Instead, why not put your most beautiful lines onto the very source of inspiration? That's right: I'm talking about painting your art over your lover.

Grab your nearest set of watercolors or bodypaint (available in sex shops all over the globe), cajole your eager lover to bed with promises of elaborate sexual favors, chocolate and caresses (hey, it works for me), and settle in.

Because this is an exercise which promises to be rather messy, put old sheets on your lovenest and plenty of different brushes for different sensations. Consider all of this foreplay. Whether you want to place your work on your lover's front or back is totally a matter of your own preference.

Once your honey is ready, willing and able, gently paint your words over his/her skin. Elaborate with skin-tingling illustrations. When you're through, ask for your turn under the brush--it's only fair.

For the grand finale, take pictures of each other in your painted, naked glory. You'll treasure them for years to come. After fully reciting your works of genius, consider acting everything out in full detail. Or, perhaps, indulge in a sudsy bubble bath with to wash away the paint and wash on the seduction.

There's no need to be exiled for your art. Revolt through love, sex and beauty. And remember, Anais Nin's work was called pornography before it was recognized as valuable literature. And maybe it was both.

Till next week, meet all your needs and desires.

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