Life is rough like the scale of fish
on the thin membrane around guarded emotion.
Standing alone avoiding the touch
that might brake down reinforced walls.
Hiding behind said walls,
to protect emotions rubbed raw by life.
Author notes
option credit pic: http://paul88.deviantart.com/art/Dark-Object-113554662
37 words.
A contest entry
- Dark Object by Reptile Lady by Reptile Lady.
555 points, ended June 2, 10 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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This is painful and deep
Talks so many peoples thoughts and language
Thank you and best wishes
Julie
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very good
I like this alot. Much luck in the contest


