Skin Deep

Perfection, clear to the beholders eye,

At times, going no further,

Stopping skin deep, superficial.

A smear of makeup, of blush, of rouge,

Lipstick strewn with clown-like abandon,

A caricature of what others see.

Every reflection,

Distorted by fun-house mirrors,

Diffusing into an abomination.

Painted by marketing’s ideal,

Airbrushed, made-up, impeccability,

Attempts to compete are fruitless.

Challenging imagination is no competition,

You my love have already won.

~

~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

 

Comments

16 responses to “Skin Deep”

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you so much for the repost, it is greatly appreciated. :)

  1. Charles Yallowitz Avatar

    Very well said.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much. :)

  2. words4jp Avatar

    Lovely;)

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much my friend. :)

  3. petitemagique Avatar

    Very nice Dom!
    I nominated you for the Most Creative Blogger award!

    Award Shower! Big Time!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Patty, thank you so much for the nomination. I’m very sorry and I hope that you won’t be offended, but I have stopped accepting awards. The fact that you all like my work and comment when you feel inclined is enough recognition for me.

  4. WB Avatar

    Very good as usual.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you WB.

  5. Cody McCullough Avatar
    Cody McCullough

    Another great poem about an important topic. Good work!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you Cody, I’m glad that you enjoyed my poem.

  6. Jonathan Caswell Avatar

    GOOD STUFF!!!

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you very much Jonathan.

  7. Heartafire Avatar
    Heartafire

    Love this piece. fine writing.

    1. Dom DiFrancesco Avatar

      Thank you so much, I appreciate that. :)

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