Underneath the Shell

A Poem by Lily E. Lin

On a windblown day,
the shifting veil of darkness
black strands fly across the sky
revealing the sleeping beast
underneath the shell.

© 2008 Lily E. Lin

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Hedra Helix

beautiful, I like how you contrast the blowing beauty of your hair with the admittance that there may be a beast within, truth for every human no? Same as the reality that we drew the lot this life of the thumb brain combo. Each of us acquainted and able to chill with both God and/or the devil.
sweet sound to it too. I dig;)

Posted 16 Years Ago

Wildfleour

Very interesting. Reminds me of my "Swan Song"........the creature that lies beneath the surface.....

Posted 16 Years Ago

Robert A. Pacheco

That was really cool. I loved it. "Underneath the shell" Great job.
Good write.

Rob

Posted 16 Years Ago

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Added on April 19, 2008
Last Updated on April 20, 2008

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Lily E. Lin

Berkeley, CA

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I suppose I should talk a bit about myself. Writing has long been one of my outlets of expression. I write to vent. That said, I enjoy the intricacies of the word, though it may be a double edged s.. more..