Superficial Skin

Don't stand too close
I have something to hide
Makeup and lotion masks the wrinkles
on a good day, high moisture

Appreciate an antique from afar
Like a great watercolor
the fine scratches and colors
blend by the eye at a distance.

Don't stand too close
Don't enter my reality.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Tate Avatar
January 3, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Doris you have good imagery here. watercolor scratches is a nice touch. James
Kendrick Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Oh! You don't have wrinkles it is just character lines..Enjoyed reading your work..I don't know how I missed this one..Your presence at my work encouraged me today to write more and more..I hope that is a good thing..Mom
Neels Avatar
December 19, 2010 at 12:50 PM
A lovely write Doris, so much enjoyed today.. Hope your Sunday is a blessed one
Smith Avatar
December 18, 2010 at 8:51 AM
This one is my new favorite! Enjoyed reading your poetry today, Doris! Looking forward to reading more
Haick Avatar
December 18, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Very well-written verse that speaks to most of us! Blessings and peace today and always! Audrey
Gorelick Avatar
December 18, 2010 at 7:23 AM
Oh, I just love this one Doris..it speaks to me..BG
Sweetheart Avatar
December 18, 2010 at 6:51 AM
Don;t we all feel this way Doris and interesting way u presented this piece.. luv the flow and the message ... enjoyed this entertaining write.. happy weekend with luv..
Parker Avatar
December 18, 2010 at 6:10 AM
The antique simile is very good! Obfuscation does blanch nature! Enjoyed your well conceived verse!
Maverick Avatar
December 18, 2010 at 5:01 AM
well written Doris, well lets hope that you will show us some more of that talent in writing, that also are no doubt keeping at a distance..! enjoyed this thought provoking!
Mehta Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Yes, we can find this superficiality quite easily, Doris
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