The Skin I’m In

By Dustfingers, Grand Rapids, MI

So beautiful and brown like the skin I'm in.
So rich as the ground like the skin I'm in.
So precious and pure like the skin I'm in.
So unwavering and sure like the skin I'm in.

This piece has been published in Teen Ink’s monthly print magazine.

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ImErinSurvivor said...
Feb. 23, 2013 at 4:48 pm

I really loved your poem XD Great job :)

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rainey said...
Dec. 20, 2010 at 5:51 pm

Mz. Dustfingers I really enjoyed your poem I thought I was very well said , and very much you. Keepp up the great work, I'll be looking for more of your work in the future.

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SKSK1214 said...
Nov. 28, 2010 at 7:07 pm

I definitly agree.

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just-a-joy said...
Nov. 24, 2010 at 1:27 pm

beautiful it says so much in so little