Peel Away

by gnj4uBoston, Massachusetts, USA

May 2011 784 Views 15 comments

Peel Away

Author: gnj4u

Carefully peel back
the protective covering
layer by delicate layer
woven over and under memories
with the silk threads of time.

Exercise care not to tear;
thereby, avoid scarring
that requires lasers to remove.
Reach deep inside.
Slowly pull, with nimble fingers.

Once exposed, grab hold
of the core that centers.
Pull gently, rest, pull gently.
Establish whatever rhythm
allows you to reveal yourself.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Posted: May 2011

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Comments (15)

andrew149Southbourne, nr.Bournemouth, Dorset, England UKMay 15, 2011

For always, somewhere in there is yourself.....I enjoyed this one....thankyou.....Andrew...xxx

PinkpoetressClarksburg, West Virginia USAMay 15, 2011

Beautifully done. I felt this one. So nice, thanks for sharing.

DaBomb72Mantova, Lombardy ItalyMay 15, 2011

Gnj4u, this one sounds like a crash course in "plastic" surgery

and you really pulled out gently my attention for good minutes. Thank you very much for sharing !

niah9Auckland, New ZealandMay 15, 2011

Wonderful gnj4u.....I could associate with the poem, as I am sure many could, as well as Andrews comment....Niah

FellsmanLake District, Cumbria, England UKMay 15, 2011

Hi GNJ

You are a gifted writer, I enjoyed this enigmatic read...

Best wishes

Bill

Happygolucky4uTreasure Coast, Florida USAMay 15, 2011

I loved it.

agoodguy2havesuffolk, Virginia USAMay 15, 2011

gnj4u, layer by layer, without a tear, or a tear, we see underneath, over time, the reel peel. Concisely you pull us in. ;-)

mike7375Castleblayney, Monaghan IrelandMay 15, 2011

You were certainly tuned in when you wrote this but then again you always are... wonderful words Gnj4u

cafetwo2010Harford county, Maryland USAMay 15, 2011

After reading this I feel I'm due for a doctors appointment. Will your office be open for psyche peeling Monday morning? Far reaching thoughts you have there lady.

kickit22auburn, Washington USAMay 16, 2011

think everybody's comments about covered this. but one last thing with the loving care of peeling it away i'm gonna call you Dr. Gnj4u.

kickit..

luvuluvme2Smith Falls, Ontario CanadaMay 16, 2011

Gnj4u, ty you captured it perfectly. sometimes tho we don't "exercise care" and the scars are getting bigger to a point where they can't be removed by laser or love.

marikiaTbilisi, GeorgiaMay 16, 2011

This is heart exposed in a poem, cause what is a poem if there is no heart showing up from the recesses of its verses and meters and rhythms, and what not. It is heart beating in a poem that makes such an impact on a reader. This carefully crafted poem is a delight to read and enjoy, thank you very much for posting it.

gvmeu2springfield, Massachusetts USAMay 16, 2011

my focus is hazy, i am coherent to sound...the stretcher i lay upon being pushed down a hall...i enter a room, the doors become walls, the walls have become all mirrored...a tear falls first followed by my smile.............

thank you gnj4u....i am moved by this write

eccles9v11Tauranga, Bay of Plenty New ZealandMay 16, 2011

Nice one gnj(or is it Jen/Jenny/Gen? afterall peots love to play on words lol). Very captivating. I found myself following it carefully waiting for the next line to lead the way.

EarlgreyteaLimassol, CyprusMay 18, 2011

[Massachusetts ]

ok, Massachusetts, i see you have zen mastership in you as well, smile?