Magazines lie like dictators cries, beauty brands try to sell fake style. Naturally soft and smooth only when new, but like all forms decays over time. Popped pimples, rubbed rashes, cuts and scratches, laughter lines and frowning signs, these may all come over time. The book cover of our lives. A living journal. A unique story; where true beauty lies. Superficial values and photoshop aside, look closely to see the real me. When the inside is healthy, the outside will shine. Eat natural, drink water, love yourself, and a warm glow will arise. Mirror mirror on the wall, am I not beautiful? as are you all.
This was my poem for writing 201 poetry day 3, the prompt word was skin, the form prose poetry and the device internal rhyme.
The picture is a shot I took of bonjour in Hong Kong; which is a chain of beauty product stores. I love the colours and the array of people.
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22 replies on “A prose poem about skin (writing 201 day 3)”
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[…] first line punches you in the face. I love how Alexander combines internal rhyme with strong alliterations, the powerful rhythm of the […]
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Wonderful rhythm and cadence in your prose-poem! Beautifully described images and great message, Alexander! (And thanks for stopping by my blog, as it’s given me a chance to discover you!)
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Thank you so much 🙂
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It’s a pleasure!
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Wow.. Fabulous expression of thoughts!! A splendid poetry!! truly having done justice the Topic we were given.. Man u’ve done a splendid job 😉
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hey, thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
Alexander
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anytym 😀
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Like some of your other readers pointed out the first half of your opening sentence is a powerful attractive pull. It sets the tone and motion of the rest of the prose. I like the message you have here to age naturally.
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Hi Noirfifre, thanks for your message and I’m glad you enjoyed my opening 🙂 I am trying to live naturally so I had a lot of feelings about this kind of topic.
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You write what you live sometimes 🙂 Keep writing.
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Hey, first of all, your blog looks great! Secondly, THIS IS SO WELL-WRITTEN! It has this feeling you know, the kind that leaves one awed at someone’s artwork. Nice picture too! ~Maria
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Wow – Thank you so much 🙂 that’s really encouraging for me. And it means a lot from you as I enjoyed your post too.
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Pleasure is mine! Keep writing awesome like you do. 🙂
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I love this. It’s very effective and the meaning comes across so strong. To me while I’m reading this I hear a rap. I can imagine this in spoken word
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Hi, thank you – I’m glad my message came across, I have been listening to some rap recently haha
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I love the rhythm you worked into your poem. It moves with a sense of urgency.
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Hey Melinda, thank you so much – glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Even though I am new at this, I discovered it’s really fun to work with rhythm and rhyme.
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You are very talented at both! Keep it up.
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WOW. The rhythm this piece has is rolling! I really like it! It bounces along effortlessly. Plus, this is a really relevant topic.
“Magazines lie like dictators cries.” That is my favorite line. Do you mind if I write it down? I keep a notebook of quotes (just for me, no one else.)
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Hi, omg – thank you so much for the really positive comment. I can’t believe someone wants to write down my line – I would be honoured to have an entry in your notebook. I think that line came from my brain trying to figure out the ‘contrast’ required for simile. Yes – this topic is dear to me, I think it’s so important we are at peace with how we look ‘warts and all’
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No problem! All compliments are well deserved.
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