Skin

too simple i fear

old and leathered.
Pristine in youth.
You can wear mine.
I will try his.
Gloss over hers with digital sin.
Fortuatous genes.
Some, that is.

Wrinkles appear.
To others that look.
The weakest is thin.
Yet Thickened through time.
Mocha, Milky and caramel alike.
All the same.
Skin, that is.

Author's Note

I do think this is far too simple, but, i hope you enjoy it anyway.

Reviews

[charlotte.daisy]

I think that simple ideas often speak volumes - and this is no exception. Your imagery captures a great deal in so few words - for instance the mention of 'digital sin' is a great inclusion, projecting the idea of photoshop/airbrushing. The structure of seemingly simple statements is wonderfully deceptive, because ageing is both frightening and disturbing. What is ultimately achieved is a strained or forced nonchalance to the tone that reveals more than what the words would alone. Really wonderful stuff.