Safe inside

Toothless, bald, wrinkled skin

uncouth, unacceptable, decommissioned

sagging gut, a double chin,

a relic reconditioned

Eyes where invisible raindrops fall,

a silent tongue not loud,

patience over coals to crawl,

smile of a rainbow behind a soft cloud

Rotting carcass, rusting wreck,

busted supports, pipes leaking,

broken starter, what the heck,

through skin, odor of old mold reeking

Inside, tranquil, eye of a storm,

the calm of a summer day,

under a blanket of snow, by the hearth warm,

oblivious of rot and decay

Reviews

[mou]

The return and residue of reality get a language here! Soren, you've described each phase with the words and adjectives that need multiple reads. It is poignant and powerful write!
- mou

[Soren]

Thank you so much Mou for the read and comments they are most appreciated.

[mou]

It is my pleasure

[emmajoygreen]

Amazed to see you have so many views but not one review!

The words laid are powerful, full of description; put together you have gently offered the tragedy of all you've seen, felt and respectfully dared to share..

'Inside, tranquil, eye of a storm,
the calm of a summer day,
under a blanket of snow, by the hearth warm,
oblivious of rot and decay'

Truth, respect and empathy held the pen when you wrote this tragic beautiful poem. Thank you.

[Soren]

Thanks so much Emmajoy your review means a great deal. Your words are most appreciated and valued.

[emmajoygreen]

Your words are moving, sincere and kindly laid.
Trouble is no humour or sex! How ironic is that.