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Bare Boned ''Beauty''

Encased in corruption white and frail mocking life! it travels within on our journey in strife, and though feeling its form with each move that we make we blindside the presence and statement it makes!we gaze on the form and connotate to beauty, yet its end is apparant forbidding indeed! once departed a shell its inheritance dust, and therewith possesion derision and lust! written cirica 1991, for Paula Swansons contest (now i'm out) of retirement! well sort of.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 5/31/2012 10:18:00 AM
Ah, the ravages of beauty. God forbid, beauty as the Phoenix - and, though wise, I become eternally corrupt. You be so good, Joe. Love, daver
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Date: 5/25/2012 7:06:00 AM
Skelton in the closet, Joe? Surely not so a totally such bad thing, for there is also "Beauty" in its presence? Still, when it comes to "inheritance dust, possesion, derision and lust", it might arrive encased within another word, freedom? You're a deep and mysterious man, Joe! Best wishes, Love, Mikki
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Date: 3/20/2011 8:54:00 AM
Terrific piece of poetry Joe. This poem captures what poetry is all about. Have a great Sunday....:)
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Date: 1/8/2011 6:51:00 AM
Hi Joe. A very fine piece that stands the test of time, as yourself, I hope, Lovely words, crafted by an artist. Eamon
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Date: 1/7/2011 10:24:00 PM
Joe, yes, I got that meaning you explained to me. Of course, the soul goes on!
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Date: 1/7/2011 11:30:00 AM
Joe, quite an interesting approach, love it!! Wishing you the best for Paula's contest :) WN
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Date: 1/7/2011 8:52:00 AM
Was that the contest on human frailties, Joe? Yes, I can see the end of life bringing an end to the bad in us. Hope I got that! thanks for your recent comments to me. LUv ,Andrea
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Date: 1/7/2011 6:29:00 AM
Nice entry for the contest,Joe.Beautiful finishing.
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Date: 1/6/2011 3:51:00 AM
Inspiring expressions a little bit intriguing, Joe. enjoyed it
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Date: 1/5/2011 3:55:00 PM
Interesting work..Sara
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Date: 1/5/2011 12:57:00 PM
such an enjoyable read, joe.. welcome to your new-found freedom:) best of luck! nette
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Date: 1/5/2011 12:39:00 PM
A nice read Joe/I realy enjoyed it.Thanks for sharing.~Teresa~
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Date: 1/5/2011 12:08:00 PM
Sooo glad you have left retirement, Joe. Writing is obviously in our blood. Quite an intriguing poem you have penned here and I wish you success in Paula's contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/5/2011 10:52:00 AM
Joe - I enjoyed the read, mj
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