faces
We don’t understand faces any longer
we don’t understand attraction
back then, time was
when life was harsh
physically
it took a toll
you were out there in it
meshing with it
and the cold hurt
two much smoothness frightened us
but a rough, worn face
a face that could take it all in
and keep it
then still move on
that was a face that reassured
so back then
everyone wanted a face like that
yet now the biggest concern
is knowing when and how to smile
to show you’re not so dumb
and that older face
has gone out of style
everyone’s afraid
they don’t quite fit in
and it shows in their faces.
– matt at shadow of iris
January 31st, 2010 at 10:59 am
Hi Matt…
It’s different and so good… I love faces that show real life on them…
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:27 pm
The beauty in this is the truth. Yet, no one seems to want to admit their fear. It seems the world has come to equate fear with weakness, I think the opposite, to admit you are fearful shows great courage and strength. Great job on this piece!
February 5th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Thank you Kitty and Crimson!
February 8th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
it was a piece of literature that spoke of contradictions…well,everything has turned so disastrous…its takes courage to admit that fear stings you as “crimson” said
good job..!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 6:01 am
Thank you, Rinzu, for your lovely comments!