Layers of Beautiful

Layers of Beautiful

A Poem by Jamie

Skin deep
Beauty is only skin deep
Skin
Deep
Isn't the outside the first thing you see
React to
Light or dark
Pretty or ugly
Dirty or clean
Sometimes I wish I could peel off my skin
Could be an onion
With so many layers
I want to reveal what I want the world to really see
The layers underneath skin and bones
Til you find
My heart
My heart
My heart
Til you find me
Beautiful?

© 2015 Jamie


Author's Note

Jamie
This poem is an insight into my deepest heart. I hope you enjoy it. 😺

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Really nice piece. With a real deep and true meaning.
Thought it was well ended with the question.

Posted 8 Years Ago


We live in the Age of Illusions, bolstered up by the great god Image. Media, makeup and push up bras. A face lift won't change who you are (but, watch out, Botox might). A great write.

Posted 9 Years Ago


There is a special place inside all of us where truth and beauty lie. I'm sure yours is just as special and beautiful.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Jamie

9 Years Ago

Awwwwww! You are very kind. Thank you for not missing the entire point of the piece! Most people thi.. read more
Relic's Bare Trees

9 Years Ago

haha, I know what you mean. Getting to know someone is the most important factor of all. Looks aside.. read more
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Gee
How very true,we are all guilty at times.Really good poem

Posted 9 Years Ago


under the layers of skin, is the real heart of the matter, or just the real heart.

many don't look further than the surface....it's unfortunate.

as Ana said...the repetition really does help this piece with impact.

Posted 9 Years Ago


I think that maybe if people could get past our ugly outsides, they could really start to appreciate who we are on the inside. I want people to love my quirky, weird self for who I am rather than who I look like. Just saying.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Beautiful poem! I know how you feel, I've felt that way many times before!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Good poem, sad but true. We do tend to look at things from the outside without truly discovering what's inside. It's a shame. The repetition is good, helps to really drive the message home.

Posted 9 Years Ago


I like the onion metaphor, And I'm a boy, and I would say that I look more for what people are in the inside then the outside, this poem really captures that and the beauty of it, It's unique
Grea poem, Keep on writing!

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Lizardo

9 Years Ago

But if it is about the poem, The poem is great just how it is
Jamie

9 Years Ago

Thank you! I hope you read my others!
Lizardo

9 Years Ago

Don't worry, I will!

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Jamie

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