You came to me wrapped in skin;
soft, smooth, clear, flawless,
skin.
I cherished it, cared for it,
bathed it, oiled and powdered it.
What clean, tender, soft skin.
I kissed it, caressed it, pampered
and protected it as a fine
piece of art.
I didn't know it was only a
canvas.
I thought it was perfect
as it was.
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© K. Lynette Erwin, 2014
So nice..the feeling of anticipation...what it/he/she would be...
ReplyDeleteYou are on a glorious poetry roll! This is so tender and lovely...
ReplyDeleteThank you Tess. I think I have found my inner poet. Thank you for giving me the means and the inspiration.
DeleteSensitive and very well thought-out.
ReplyDeleteWow! That was so poignant for me. The first time I saw my son's huge inner arm tattoo I burst into tears. Visions of him as a baby coming into the world with that perfect soft skin came flooding back. It was perfect as it was......
ReplyDeleteYES! I am so happy my children have not inked their skin!
ReplyDeleteHa ha , was it evolution or revolution ?
ReplyDeleteSweet, gorgeous, thank you.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great thoughts on display here!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, most assuredly it is perfect!
ReplyDeleteNice picture of words
ReplyDeleteSkin as a canvas. I really like the imagery
ReplyDeleteThis was wonderful...your poem reflects my thoughts. I see my sons, handsome just as they are, with their skin unmarked just like the day they were born. None of my sons have been inked but my eldest wants to get a tattoo on his upper arm. I guess it's a case of each to their own. It's his arm, his skin & his choice!! I would however be terribly upset if he were to get ink on his face or neck like some young ones do these days.
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