Skin

[Philip16]

The interface of skin and air
Holds more than beauty secrets fair
Cells stand guard, arms interlocked,
As heat and rain and sleet are blocked

But underneath this bold facade
Behold! a living esplanade
With winding, weaving, narrow streets
That hustle life to head and feet

Daytona burns and winter blasts
Attempt to pierce and then slip past
The layered, locking ranks of cells
That work so hard to threats dispel.

From time to time a layer sloughs
When tour of duty's deemed enough
Then junior guards march front and center
Set to seamless service render.

Far across the reach of time
Protecting Man in every clime
And echoed in our family tree
In time, this sloughing's passed to me

For generations gone before
Have held the line and watched the door
Protecting Life still beating there
Ensuring progeny a share

And though they're battered where they stand
Its worth it for the little hands
Just learning how to reach and hold
In time, the guardians of the Gold.

[platinummoon]

I was a registered nurse so you can imagine how wonderful I find your poem. It is truly wonderful.

[everhopeful]

Truly, this is a beautiful piece of poetry. Well formed, with some very strong images and metaphors throughout, and a narrative which is utterly engaging and compelling. Though you speak of some of the trials of life, you also show an unerring progression through lineage, and do it with a sense of pride and purpose throughout.
Excellent work!

[ladymaybebaby]

What a beautiful write! I love the nostalgia and the references to past generations and the way you tie everything together is just amazing work! A beautiful piece of writing, I am so glad I got to read this one, thanks for sharing it with us!

-LMB
xoxo

[Paralee]

philip16, what a wonderful and inspiring way to take two attached body parts (that are kind of dull in a way) add to them and make such a wonderful piece of work. I grabbed it like a fish grabs the bait. I love anatomy and that was so well versed, and in the end it continues anew.

Paralee

[dornicks]

A well defined look at the human body and it's defences. Maybe ,as a species,we could all learn from this. A great read which I thank you for sharing,

dornicks

[JASON]

thought this was an absolute masterpiece- clever + original...
well played!

[knpoet]

This was a very insightful piece, Philip16, as well as being instructive and beautifully rhymed. I feel that there is a hidden depth to this work, that skin may be a metaphor for something more profound - but that could just be my interpretation of this excellent poem. Congratulations on the well-earned spotlight!

Kathy

[ladymaybebaby]

When I read this the first time I was so impressed with this piece, I'm so glad to see it in the spotlight! Congratulations on a well deserved honor!

-LMB
xoxo

[musie]

Hi Philip~This was simply an amazing and very creative piece from your pen and from your imagination..."skin" you know is the largest organ on the human body...and for you to have described it's working's in this way, well it's truly astounding and then the passing one from one generation to the next...This was an exceptional piece and there is no doubt as to why it ended up in the Spotlight ...CONGRATULATIONS! Musie

[tangerinepie]

Marvellous, skin the largest organ of the body, and I love how you have created magic with this theme.It had so many beautiful moments, that I could not pick out one in particular.The originality was brilliant.Congrats to you, and well deserved..Tangie..

[zomby9333]

Obviously worthy of the Spot Light...excellently crafted...Thanks for this

[everhopeful]

A pleasure to re-read this one, it's an epic journey penned with rhythm and a smooth narrative, and a most worthy spotlight. Congratulations!

[Raven (ARGD)]

I've always thought there was something very poetic about the inner workings of the human body. I guess it's not just me! You expressed the beauty of the way these systems work so perfectly here. The rhyme is spot on, the rhythm... it's a really well written poem. The ending adds a new layer to the piece for me too, but more than anything, I love the imagery of this. I actually think it would probably be helpful to anyone studying anatomy and physiology. I know it would have helped me! This was such a unique write. Much enjoyed, and congratulations!

[dornicks]

Delighted to see this piece reach the spotlight,so deserving. Congratulations and thank you for sharing,

dornicks

[Larsen M. Callirhoe]

Wow Philip let me first congratulate on the spotlight for it Is well deserved. I like how this poem is layered with philosophy of how the body organ skin is perceived on the body and if you are thick skinned regarding life. I think you hint at what nurses are to the world though that could just be my interpretation of your well written inked poem. The poems rhyming scheme is brilliant as you put it all together outstandingly. Enjoyed the read.

victor