Soft Touch

A little more brevity for a change

beneath surface skin
numerous layers reside
waiting to be hurt

Reviews

[Omikron]

I love the onion metaphor many poets seem drawn to, which I often encountered but seldom understood until recently. We might seem dense and sturdy, but it only takes a flicker to reveal the thin, transparent, and fragile layers that hold us all together. I wonder if the scarring on these layers causes them to become more resilient and tough, or thins them out into fragmental pieces of judgement.

Wonderful poem, but I expect nothing less from your brilliant mind, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

I really appreciate this thoughtful review. Thank you kindly.

Chris

[Soren]

This holds an expectation of harm and the need for protection and defensiveness. Visions of past pain conditioning one into flinches. So short but saying so much. Stated in such a way that the vary last line has a twist changing first expectations just like a reflexive jerk to threat. Very nice Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Soren. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

Quite an intelligent write using a multi layered metaphor.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. Pleased you enjoyed my onion metaphor. Happy Wednesday.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Some layers wait to be pleasured though too.

[Chris Shaw]

Some layers make you cry. Thank you for stopping by.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

The hurt is inevitable, but the beauty of it all makes it so worth it... Lovely piece, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. Pleased you appreciated this piece. All the best.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well said. An excellent brevity on this subject.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sami for another visit. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You too. Much obliged.

[jaye river]

brevity is not only the soul of wit but also the heart of every feeling we try to capture in writing. just perfect.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you jaye river. Pleased to have you stop by. Much appreciated.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Wow you have bowled us over with this one Chris. What a ripper! Being rather complex creatures that we are we have layers upon layers.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Andrew. We are all onions, with many layers:)) Thanks for checking this one out.

read moreThanks Andrew. We are all onions, with many layers:)) Thanks for checking this one out.

Chris

[albee]

Counting syllables like counting sorrows, joys, and blessings. The rungs of life’s ladder.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Albee. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[June bug]

So well said Chris. Simple and to the point

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you June bug. Pleased you stopped by.

[Neville]

This is so bloody perfect Chris .. so why am I near crying .. Must be the jet lag .. perhaps.

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Here have a hankie. Yes, gotta be the jet lag. Thank you Neville :)

Chris