The Skin I'm In

The skin I'm in

is what you see

this outer shell

is not all of me

So quick to judge

by what's on display

sure you know me 

without hearing my say

Before, I would show

only what was expected

Certain my me-ness

would leave me rejected

Now older and wiser

I reveal yang and yin

finally at peace

with the skin I'm in

Author's Note

Yes, I made up a word.

Reviews

[Frieda P]

I'm loving the poetic license you took here, nothing else would have worked quite as nice. It's so true, it takes time to be comfortable in our own 'skin' and let our true selves all hang out....by the time we get it all figured out, it starts falling apart. Haha, not you, you're still a youngster. I really like this one Rita...good message.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you! Haven't been called a youngster in forever! ;)

[Frieda P]

My pleasure on both counts! ;-)

[Holly Mason]

well someone made up all the words we use at one time or another*)*)
this is sweet to read
accepting our selves can be a difficult task-thank you commercialized world*)
you have expressed yourself very well
thank you for sharing teach*)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for your kind words (made up by someone at some time!) :)

[Robert James Parfett]

Great Rita and very true. We learn to accept what we are as we get older, but even as adults we are guilty of judging the book by its cover. Well written.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Stunning and whimsical, love the positive energy flowing in this beautiful piece. The last line capture my thought. Thanks for sharing Ms. Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for reading, and for your positive feedback!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Welcome always Ms. Rita.

[JR Darewood]

the titular phrase is really catchy, and I love that you ended it with that line too.
haha, did you have to invent me-ness?
I love the tension between knowing you aren't what you seem to other people, but also accepting how they see you (however false that may be), I imagine talking to imaginary kids I might have one day about that very issue. I'll definitely point them to this poem! :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, J! Thinking that future children may be inspired to be content with themselves, that is the best compliment.

[Robin]

So true, so true Rita. I hope you read this one to your class. They are just at that age. Great poem by a great writer.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you - much appreciated!

[Hand Held Writer]

Ah, this is really great! I can so relate to this. Wonderful!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you

[Damien Thibodeaux]

rita, you've done it again. you are so good at writing poetry. i wish i could churn it out like you do. excellent, honest write. if only everyone could drop the facade, and just accept who they really are inside.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Damien! You churn out some gems yourself, you know! Yes, that self-contentment takes a lifetime to figure out...