Becoming Skin

If your time is of an essence
you should know
Eventually each one of us are cold
The kind of chill that
won't care if you're young
The kind that stills the air
inside my lungs,
the kind thats outside my door
when not welcomed in
My head spins
My back breaks
My fists were clinched
as all my thoughts wished
for the words to say
I never get my way

You're still outside my door
If there's another side
what's my reflection for

Preach of the search for yourself
You sit alone in your house
Down on the path to resolve
what's affecting us all
What kind of weapon
looks like a wooden cross
when the nails are held in
with God's mercy and love
Don't you like to pull down
what was held up above
cuz you're doing it wrong
and I know this because

If the ending just wants to begin
then the salt of the earth dreams of becoming skin
and the man in the moon thinks about having wings
Sometimes perspective is everything

Reviews

[MomzillaNC]

Most of the time, perspective is all there is. Truth is subjective. Life is lived in our skins. Our individual perspective is all we can every offer.

[Zakari Schmidt]

Truly spoken my friend, thank you

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome.

[Nikki]

Gorgeous.. Perception is the key of feeling and understanding. Strong stuff! Great write. :)

[Zakari Schmidt]

Hey thank you Nikki! I'm glad you enjoyed my writing :)

[Nikki]

You're most welcome.
^_^

[MsJewel]

Your creativity shines in this well written poem. I really like the last verse "and the man on the thinks about having wings...Sometimes perspective is everything. A powerful and thought provoking poem filled with wisdom.

:) Julie

[Zakari Schmidt]

Thank you msjulie, coming from you that means so much. Such kind words are always looked forward to :)

[Speaking Sandclocks]

'the salt of the earth dreams of
becoming skin
and the man in the moon thinks about
having wings.'

Pretty strong lines, those.

[Zakari Schmidt]

Some of my personal favorites, Im glad you enjoyed them too!

[Amber Lily]

It's amazing how this has the potential to mean so many things, a life's journey, things disgusted, or it could be a simple wish upon the world. Any of them are great topics and no matter what people take away from this poem, it will always make them think. Making people think is one of the most powerful things you can do as a writer! Well done :)

[Zakari Schmidt]

Thank you so much amber, your kind and insightful words mean a lot. I hope this left you with happy thoughts my friend!

[Coyote Poetry]

Strong words and statements. I liked them.
Preach of the search for yourself.
"You sit alone in your house,
down on the path to resolve
what had afflicted us all.
What kind of weapon,
looks like a wooden cross
when the nails are held in
with God's mercy and love? "
Above lines stood out to me. Left the reader with place and something to ponder. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Zakari Schmidt]

Thank you for taking the time to read my poetry coyote, I'm glad you enjoyed it and also glad I could give you something to ponder! I appreciate your kind words

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[willweb]

Another mesmerizing piece of art you have presented. I noticed this is an older one, but to me it is brand new and I am so thankful I found this. Great poem Zachary.

[Zakari Schmidt]

This might be my favorite, so every review means that much more to me, and you're right there. I totally appreciate it, glad we're friends on here now. Don't hesitate to send me requests but I'm gonna read em anyway. Thank you will!

[I Am Svetlana]

I'm intrigued by how you incorporate religion into your work sometimes. Many don't believe in God, but those who do walk such a determined path. We cannot all walk a smooth pavement, it's meant to get bumpy. There are meant to be potholes. We are who we are and as Mufasa tells his son: "You are more than what you have become. Remember who you are." Life is about finding ourselves and accepting who we are...it's not easy, but it CAN be done.

[Zakari Schmidt]

True question do my religious references sometimes reflect a man of god or one who questions god's existence, or the faith of religious followers, compared to my own, in any aspect? Haha

[I Am Svetlana]

It could be all of the above that you've just listed? Haha. I guess it would depend on how the reader perceives it.

[Zakari Schmidt]

Ok good :D

[I Am Svetlana]

Was that the correct answer?

[Zakari Schmidt]

Lol it was the answer I wanted :)

[I Am Svetlana]

Awesome :)

[Matching Socks]

Zachary...
What an amazing and thought provoking poem.
I'm just floored. It's perfect.

[Zakari Schmidt]

Aw thank you :) I'm flattered and appreciate such kind words! I'm glad you liked it