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Naked Soul: The Erotic Love Poems
"Erotic poetry that evokes feelings of joy, happiness, and an overall celebration of the arts of physical and romantic love." - KIRKUS REVIEW
"Naked Soul: The Erotic Love Poems" is an extraordinary storytelling in the form of erotic love poetry, speaking directly to the reader's heart through sensations that course throughout the body.
This powerful collection of erotic and sensual love poems celebrates the erotic spirit in all its forms -- from intense passionate sexual desire to seductive victory.
There are love poems for every mood and sentimental feeling, for every phase of love you are experiencing whether you are with a partner or not. Read it slowly. Read a poem at a time, or two-or all at once-but give it time to sink into your heart. Read them again. Visualize. Let the poem show you what may be lying dormant in your own heart.
Any poetry lover who loves deep symbolism, storytelling and musing over deep verses will find this book very touching. No matter which phase of love you are growing in currently, this book will serve to sail you further towards the endless ocean of love.
"The book was as good a collection of modern erotic poems (by a single author) as may be found." - PoemShape
"You will feel something when you read this book. This [book] belongs to the author, [but] also to me, you and everyone." - MyBookShelfIsYours
"Highly Recommended." - KHouse
"Naked Soul: The Erotic Love Poems" is an extraordinary storytelling in the form of erotic love poetry, speaking directly to the reader's heart through sensations that course throughout the body.
This powerful collection of erotic and sensual love poems celebrates the erotic spirit in all its forms -- from intense passionate sexual desire to seductive victory.
There are love poems for every mood and sentimental feeling, for every phase of love you are experiencing whether you are with a partner or not. Read it slowly. Read a poem at a time, or two-or all at once-but give it time to sink into your heart. Read them again. Visualize. Let the poem show you what may be lying dormant in your own heart.
Any poetry lover who loves deep symbolism, storytelling and musing over deep verses will find this book very touching. No matter which phase of love you are growing in currently, this book will serve to sail you further towards the endless ocean of love.
"The book was as good a collection of modern erotic poems (by a single author) as may be found." - PoemShape
"You will feel something when you read this book. This [book] belongs to the author, [but] also to me, you and everyone." - MyBookShelfIsYours
"Highly Recommended." - KHouse
172 pages, Paperback
First published January 9, 2015
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About the author
Salil Jha
1 book73 followersSalil S. Jha is a contemporary poet, storyteller, and transpersonal coach. His works explore themes of passionate love and universal truths. Salil lives in Boston, Massachusetts and is an active blogger and podcast host for The Naked Soul Talk Show and The Art of Travel.
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July 17, 2016
Naked Soul contains a wide range of poems put together in a detailed and loving manner. From a well written Preface, an extensive Brief Introduction to an added and appreciated touch towards the back of the book referencing an Index of First Lines. Lovely simplistic drawings illustrate and add depth to many of the poems, another detailed provided by Salil not unnoticed.
Salil alerts the readers to themes of love, romance, chase, seduction and sensuality. The poems cover topics ranging from spiritual love to ecstatic joy, from strong passion to sweet seduction, from first love sensations to a lover’s longing, from conservative and familiar love to inhibited erotic fantasies and true to Salil’s word they appear.
The poems reveal an intimate side, a glimpse into ones heart and soul, perhaps their bedroom and mind. I found a mirror image of myself in a few poems, others I related to the theme and content. Clearly all the poems reveal passion, emotion and a connection to a lover or muse – past, present or future. A majority of the poems have a level of depth as well as those carrying superficiality nonetheless intense.
A tasteful collection emphasizing sensuality with a strong erotic romantic tone. With such a wide variety no doubt more than a handful will appeal to your heart, senses, emotional state.
A wonderful poetic adventure of love, fabulous to read aloud to your significant other, romantic, reflective, engaging.
I enjoyed A Long Kiss, Everlasting Love, A Great Puzzle, Your Presence, Only Prayer
Salil alerts the readers to themes of love, romance, chase, seduction and sensuality. The poems cover topics ranging from spiritual love to ecstatic joy, from strong passion to sweet seduction, from first love sensations to a lover’s longing, from conservative and familiar love to inhibited erotic fantasies and true to Salil’s word they appear.
The poems reveal an intimate side, a glimpse into ones heart and soul, perhaps their bedroom and mind. I found a mirror image of myself in a few poems, others I related to the theme and content. Clearly all the poems reveal passion, emotion and a connection to a lover or muse – past, present or future. A majority of the poems have a level of depth as well as those carrying superficiality nonetheless intense.
A tasteful collection emphasizing sensuality with a strong erotic romantic tone. With such a wide variety no doubt more than a handful will appeal to your heart, senses, emotional state.
A wonderful poetic adventure of love, fabulous to read aloud to your significant other, romantic, reflective, engaging.
I enjoyed A Long Kiss, Everlasting Love, A Great Puzzle, Your Presence, Only Prayer
September 17, 2015
I guess I'm more suited to unrequited love/heartbreak poems :P But I liked #PoetryofKissing
January 28, 2015
Good work Mr. Jha! Fresh and original! The best I have read so far.
March 3, 2015
(From my blog)
This is the first Poetry book I'm reviewing but as usual, I'm gonna let my heart speak for myself.
I really, really loved reading Naked Soul. From the first poem to the last, it kept all its promises. I enjoyed every word, every feeling. I feel like it was a journey and while reading it, you travel through different states of mind. It was so much beautiful and it reached deep into my soul, my memories and my ghosts, the bad and the good ones.
I enjoyed the beauty of how erotical and pure it sounded, just like were the beautiful drawings that followed the poems. I got to read pictures, feel words and hear about what we often hide to ourselves and others. Some of the poems woke up something in me and it's exactly what you should and can hope for when you start reading a book. Especially if it turns out to be a brilliant and stunning book like this one.
Soul To Soul
"Love me
for my mind
my heart, my being
Don't worry about my body
I can give you sex
any second
But to love you back
I must first feel
soul-to-soul love"
I think this book belongs to the author but also to myself, to everyone. Though I couldn't relate to every poem and/or emotions depicted, it somehow felt like it. I admit I shared a few tears too... (Don't worry, that's just who I am :) ) So yes, this
Everkasting Love
"Our love is like a new spring
A colorful fall
Like warm summer nights
Beauty of winter snow and ice
Evarlasting,
Perennial"
You could read about true love, intense and passionate desires, departure and reunions. There is every shade of love and purity : attraction, tenderness, strong and sweet physical desires. Like I did, I'm sure you will feel the sensuality and passion behind every word.
What else can I say? Besides this collection of poems became one of these books I will look for whenever I need inspiration and solace? Again, I'm sure you will feel something when you read this book. Not only the inside is truly beautiful, but the way it is shaped is, for me, very unique. I highly recommand this book, even if you're not into poetry. You will want the romance and the erotism that feel right.
Her Flying Kiss
"The whole night
I take turns in sleep
Right and left
On my back and sides again
A gentle breeze passes
over my face and my body
It is my beloved's song,
Her flying kiss."
I let you read some of my favorite poems but there's so much I loved. I would like everyone to read Naked Soul. Salil Jha is an independent author and a really generous and sympathic person. If you want to know more about him or read more of his work, please visit his blog and go buy this book. You won't regret it !
This is the first Poetry book I'm reviewing but as usual, I'm gonna let my heart speak for myself.
I really, really loved reading Naked Soul. From the first poem to the last, it kept all its promises. I enjoyed every word, every feeling. I feel like it was a journey and while reading it, you travel through different states of mind. It was so much beautiful and it reached deep into my soul, my memories and my ghosts, the bad and the good ones.
I enjoyed the beauty of how erotical and pure it sounded, just like were the beautiful drawings that followed the poems. I got to read pictures, feel words and hear about what we often hide to ourselves and others. Some of the poems woke up something in me and it's exactly what you should and can hope for when you start reading a book. Especially if it turns out to be a brilliant and stunning book like this one.
Soul To Soul
"Love me
for my mind
my heart, my being
Don't worry about my body
I can give you sex
any second
But to love you back
I must first feel
soul-to-soul love"
I think this book belongs to the author but also to myself, to everyone. Though I couldn't relate to every poem and/or emotions depicted, it somehow felt like it. I admit I shared a few tears too... (Don't worry, that's just who I am :) ) So yes, this
Everkasting Love
"Our love is like a new spring
A colorful fall
Like warm summer nights
Beauty of winter snow and ice
Evarlasting,
Perennial"
You could read about true love, intense and passionate desires, departure and reunions. There is every shade of love and purity : attraction, tenderness, strong and sweet physical desires. Like I did, I'm sure you will feel the sensuality and passion behind every word.
What else can I say? Besides this collection of poems became one of these books I will look for whenever I need inspiration and solace? Again, I'm sure you will feel something when you read this book. Not only the inside is truly beautiful, but the way it is shaped is, for me, very unique. I highly recommand this book, even if you're not into poetry. You will want the romance and the erotism that feel right.
Her Flying Kiss
"The whole night
I take turns in sleep
Right and left
On my back and sides again
A gentle breeze passes
over my face and my body
It is my beloved's song,
Her flying kiss."
I let you read some of my favorite poems but there's so much I loved. I would like everyone to read Naked Soul. Salil Jha is an independent author and a really generous and sympathic person. If you want to know more about him or read more of his work, please visit his blog and go buy this book. You won't regret it !
August 1, 2015
I liked everything about this book. The lively and strongly allusive covers, the idea of having illustrations to complement the poems ... and of course the poetry itself!
I was won over by the central idea of the book which is also reflected in its well-chosen title. This collection of poems is quite rare for our times when we are often bombarded with notions of sexuality that may look objectifying or empty. There is substance in this book. The overall `vibe' of Naked Soul is an ecstatic eroticism that impels lovers to escape the limits of their egos and of their material selves. The book shows us that through erotic love we are stripped naked of pretenses and defenses and we can reach a more authentic level of feeling.
I recommend this book to anyone. It was a captivating read.
I was won over by the central idea of the book which is also reflected in its well-chosen title. This collection of poems is quite rare for our times when we are often bombarded with notions of sexuality that may look objectifying or empty. There is substance in this book. The overall `vibe' of Naked Soul is an ecstatic eroticism that impels lovers to escape the limits of their egos and of their material selves. The book shows us that through erotic love we are stripped naked of pretenses and defenses and we can reach a more authentic level of feeling.
I recommend this book to anyone. It was a captivating read.
January 31, 2015
Naked Soul is one of the best poems on Love and Eros. The literary side of the book is superb. love it.
January 28, 2015
Original piece of work that makes you want to turn the next page!
January 28, 2015
Creative take on Eroticism.Loved the way the poet uses his imagination to drive you through the world of Eroticism.Loved it...
February 5, 2015
Gorgeous work and transcendent. For personal pleasure or to share with someone special.
April 11, 2015
I received a free copy of Naked Soul: The Erotic Love Poems from the Goodreads First Reads program in exchange for an honest review. Ordinarily I am not a huge fan of poetry but I loved this book!
April 15, 2015
Phenomenal!! Great romance starter! Give this as a gift to that special someone. It will definitely strike a spark!
January 23, 2020
I personally like this approach when it comes to eroticism. The imagination of his approach makes you vividly vision what and how he feels. Some of my personal favorites were:
"If You Were" (p. 68)
"I Wish" (p. 125)
"Moon Lover" (p. 129)
"I Wait For You" (p. 135)
"If You Were" (p. 68)
"I Wish" (p. 125)
"Moon Lover" (p. 129)
"I Wait For You" (p. 135)
April 9, 2020
The best of love poems, erotic, and soul-touching. Sounds more like a sex guide, which is good at the same time communing with the soul.
“Naked Soul: The Erotic Love Poems” is an extraordinary storytelling in the form of erotic love poetry, speaking directly to the reader's heart through sensations that course throughout the body.
This powerful collection of erotic and sensual love poems celebrates the erotic spirit in all its forms -- from intense passionate sexual desire to seductive victory.
There are love poems for every mood and sentimental feeling, for every phase of love you are experiencing whether you are with a partner or not. Read it slowly. Read a poem at a time, or two—or all at once—but give it time to sink into your heart. Read them again. Visualize. Let the poem show you what may be lying dormant in your own heart.
Any poetry lover who loves deep symbolism, storytelling and musing over deep verses will find this book very touching. No matter which phase of love you are growing in currently, this book will serve to sail you further towards the endless ocean of love.
“Naked Soul: The Erotic Love Poems” is an extraordinary storytelling in the form of erotic love poetry, speaking directly to the reader's heart through sensations that course throughout the body.
This powerful collection of erotic and sensual love poems celebrates the erotic spirit in all its forms -- from intense passionate sexual desire to seductive victory.
There are love poems for every mood and sentimental feeling, for every phase of love you are experiencing whether you are with a partner or not. Read it slowly. Read a poem at a time, or two—or all at once—but give it time to sink into your heart. Read them again. Visualize. Let the poem show you what may be lying dormant in your own heart.
Any poetry lover who loves deep symbolism, storytelling and musing over deep verses will find this book very touching. No matter which phase of love you are growing in currently, this book will serve to sail you further towards the endless ocean of love.
April 24, 2015
Full Disclosure. I won this in a GR Giveaway and I had such high hopes since it had fabulous reviews.. I however, was not blown away by the content and it's really, really rare for me to give a book 1 star but... while some of the poems were nice there were others that just made me cringe.. The drawings in the book are line drawings and verge on softcore porn.. I don't know what I was expecting from this book but this... this wasn't it.
I would not have purchased and if I had, I would have returned the book.
I would not have purchased and if I had, I would have returned the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 25, 2016
This was a good set of poems. Not quite a erotic as one would expect by the title, but still well written.
January 21, 2016
Won this book on Goodreads Giveways. Enjoyed the poems. Easy light reading for someone wanting to just take a break from life and enjoy a quick read book.
November 2, 2015
I won this book in a Goodreads first-reads giveaway.
Vivid, evocative and heart-felt poems.
Vivid, evocative and heart-felt poems.
October 5, 2024
I found the sketches in the book quite good. Though the poems aren't that good.
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