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  >> Static Item >> Poetry >> Emotional >> ID #313757  |   Show DetailsPrinter Friendly Page Tell A Friend
The Skin
fragility of appearance
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The skin is like the icing on --
A pastry or fancy cake.
It's there less for protection, and
More for beauty's sake.

Oppressive heat, water drop --
A force on that so thin,
Will melt or break and let be seen
What really lies within.


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