In My Skin

This body of mine Is just a vessel, just a shell That has no more to tell About the real me Than a stone can determine The depth of a well This crude casing That I have been given To walk around in Doesn't fit my soul It sneers and frowns And brings me down Off my high horse It offers me no solace No place to hide This body doesn't fit

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Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 8/18/2013 1:06:00 AM

Hi Eve, profound write this! The theme and the expressions have been brought out strongly - the way you've paralleled the body to the vessel drives the point home very well. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more poems from you. Vicky.

Eve Wright
Date: 8/31/2013 6:55:00 PM

Thank you Vicky, that's very kind, I look forward to reading your work!

Karen Anglesey

Date: 8/11/2013 4:18:00 PM

Your poem describes your theme perfectly. Congrats on your win :)

Eve Wright
Date: 8/31/2013 7:18:00 PM

Thank you so much Karen! :)

Skat A

Date: 8/11/2013 2:39:00 PM

wow.. this one is amazing... Eve,....... congratulations!!! Love ~SKAT~

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 8/11/2013 10:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning place xx

Eve Wright
Date: 8/31/2013 6:55:00 PM

Thanks so much Mandy! :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/11/2013 6:24:00 AM

Hello EVE, :-) congratulations!!! , Thank you for the lovely entry.:-) When you have time enjoy the winners and my sweet blog * Called "The Liberty Bell" http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15780&PoetID=18720 Have yourself a nice and beautiful Sunday... PS... stop by my newest poem if you like. "Summer Rain" http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=498166 XOX-love Linda

Skat A

Date: 8/2/2013 11:06:00 PM

A very tight poem Eve,, your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers, I love it!! Stopping by with a nice and sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup fan and "FRIEND"....... God Bless..... Hugs* SKAT :0

Eve Wright
Date: 8/31/2013 7:01:00 PM

Hi Skat! Thank you so much for your kind welcome and encouraging comments, it really is lovelier than it should be to have positive feedback! I'm worried I'm getting addicted to the forum, so much to read, so little time! Really loving it so far and looking forward to getting to know everyone, Thanks again, Eve.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/2/2013 9:45:00 PM

Hello Eve, wow.. this is deep..., -A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@...

Eve Wright
Date: 8/31/2013 6:54:00 PM

Dear Linda, thank you so much for your welcome and kind comments, I must say you're much friendlier than your name suggests! ;) l'm gradually finding my way around this fantastic site, and really look forward to reading your work, Thank you again, it's lovely to 'meet' you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/2/2013 8:34:00 AM

Hello new member: Eve. - Welcome to P-Soup. - Thank you for choosing to share your poems here with us. - I look forward to reading more in the future. - Have a good time and I wish you luck. - (Give and receive comments) - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Eve Wright
Date: 8/2/2013 9:38:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise, I am still learning to navigate around the site, loving it so far! :)