Skin

 
I have stood on this edge 

between soul and circumstance 

between sun and storm 

where scars and ink 

circle the night 

in a silent prayer 

of love 

and compassion 

moved by the mystery  

the silk wings 

of a sunshone ray

guided by the whisper 

of the poetic moon 

where the spirit moves gently 

to the kiss of 

freedom ~ 





Copyright © 2012 Robin Amaral 

Reviews

[Stammers]

I love the terrific moment you've decided to word here. Like finally picking out some letters to put to a hymn we all know. Your short line form perfectly delivers your style, which to me after now reading you for some time, is weightless in its tone, limitless in its sweeping ideas and always spiritual.

[Sweet_pale_cacophony]

Kiss of freedom :) that should feel great!

[asdarkeyesclose]

'guided by the whisper

of the poetic moon'

lovely phrasing in this poem, i loved the contrasts in the beginning and the spirit of freedom and poetry that glides effortlessly throughout. fantastic.

[ShaneBerry]

i always admire a Poem that when you go through the reviews on i, you can find a wide array of views and impressions. it shows the words in the poem had meaning and where not just a rifted list of rhyming sounds.
this IS one of those poems. and I thank you greatly for sharing it :D
i like the flow of thoughts represented here, though i feel like there is more personal meaning to this, like it is a story that does not have a middle just the beginning and ending result.
great diction and flawless grammar.

[pasch]

I've read this 3 times before commenting, partly to deepen my understanding of it but partly because I love its flow which reflects the skin of its title. My favourite line? The silk wings of a sunshone ray. What a lovely expression. And the final line is so fitting. I'm new to this site so I'm gathering friends. I hope that you will join me in friendship and perhaps take a look at my work. Thank you so much for posting this.

[Heather]

I love how this felt when I read it, and the thoughts it provoked. Very beautifully written.

[emmajoy]

A body of beautiful words for sure, but it's not only the outside that matters but the beat of the heart that's hidden. Those last five lines say it all.

[Robin]

Thank You Emma , the rhythm of the reflective thoughts found in solitude , in tune with the song of our nature

[emmajoy]

Solitude can both highlight or hide thought .. tis the way it is.

[Bette]

Wonderful, beautiful rhythm. it was a joy to read

[Robin]

carry the joy with you Bette , thank you

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Oh this is Divine! You have an enchanting way of bringing the reader into the surreal world. This is Heavenly!! Lovely write, indeed.

[Robin]

Thank you Robbie

[Robin]

How wonderful, as if I have a deja-vu, by listening to your words, as if I've lived them once too~ Excellency in top form!

E.L.

[Robin]

Such are the eternal melodies of the heart songs Elisa , thank you ~

My pleasure always good friend ~