Naked truth Quote by Philip Appleman
““Vasectomy After the steaming bodies swept through the hungry streets of swollen cities; after the vast pink spawning of family poisoned the rivers and ravaged the prairies; after the gamble of latex and diaphragms and pills; I invoked the white robes, gleaming blades ready for blood, and, feeling the scourge of Increase and Multiply, made affirmation: Yes, deliver us from complicity. And after the precision of scalpels, I woke to a landscape of sunshine where the catbird mates for life and maps trace out no alibis—stepped into a morning of naked truth, where acts mean what they really are: the purity of loving for the sake of love.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, Philip Appleman, 2005
A poetic meditation on reproductive choices, juxtaposing violent imagery with a plea for purity and love, ending in a hopeful affirmation of authentic affection.
In simple terms: Reflecting on birth control and love, seeking honesty and purity.
Key Takeaway
Consider the ethical weight of reproductive decisions.
Themes
ethics
reproduction
love
purity
identity
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- social commentary
- poetic narrative
Key Concepts
existential reflection
moral dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “purity of loving for the sake of love” mean to you?
- How do reproductive choices shape personal identity?
A Different Perspective
The dense, metaphorical language may obscure the core message for some.
