“From Innocence to Experience”
Imagine a realm untouched by our familiar world, a distant land where everything we know fades away into oblivion. There, you can wander freely, unbound by the constraints of society, feeling the gentle caress of the wind through your hair.
In this alternate reality, the walls of constructed existence crumble, leaving behind a raw and unfiltered experience, where the essence of life unfolds in its purest form.
In contemplating purity, our human minds tend to juxtapose ‘experience’ and ‘innocence’, as echoed in the thought-provoking verses of William Blake and pondered by the greatest poets throughout history.
“While inexperience is a limitation, experience is a source of wisdom, for it reveals the depth and breadth of existence. Yet, let us not forget that innocence, untouched by the stains of the world, holds its own truth, offering a glimpse into the purity of untouched perception.” — William Blake
When we speak of purity, our thoughts often gravitate towards singular, unadulterated entities, devoid of any hidden additives that might provoke the mind to wander and question their essence.
I recall my initial encounter with sex vividly, as I unintentionally found myself peering through a keyhole, unaware of what I would stumble upon. In my innocence, I grappled with the perplexing situation, feeling both intrigued and strangely out of place, as I unintentionally observed the intimate moments of others.
Silently, I skillfully turned the key, allowing the wooden door to creak open just enough for me to slip inside unnoticed. Like a stealthy Rambo, I carefully maneuvered across the striped carpet, inching closer to the source of the commotion. With a rush of excitement and nerves, I found refuge under their bed, concealed in the shadows as the act continued above me.
Each melodic breath and whispered sigh carried a multitude of emotions, leaving me pondering the intricate nuances of their desires and connection. Unbeknownst to them, their fervent encounter became an unwitting catalyst for my own sexual awakening.
From the vantage point beneath their bed, I immersed myself in their shared passion, imagining myself as one of them, lost in the throes of desire.
In that clandestine moment, my innocence was forever altered, transcending into a realm of newfound awareness and understanding. The forbidden glimpse into their intimate world stripped away the veil of naivety, leaving behind a trace of knowledge and a lingering curiosity that would forever shape my perception of innocence.
“Experience, the only teacher, never ceases her instruction.” — William Blake
