Bless Your Beautiful Hyde

Skin:
The outermost layer of a pearl
The outermost layer of a diamond
The outermost layer of our bodies


It stretches when it needs to
And relaxes when it is allowed
It covers from head to toe and only asks for water
It becomes stronger in the places we use the most
And can stay soft everywhere we desire

It looks beautiful in moonlight
And is protection in the sunshine
Water can only penetrate it so deep
Otherwise it dances with the extra beads

It shields us from wounds
And allows imperfections to be found
It curves with our curves
And shows off our strength
It cushions our bodies
And moves with our motions

Skin exists to leave us complete
It lets us be beautiful, it lets us live
Thank God for our hides
Thank your skin for its care
Take notice and cherish it
We are blessed it is there

by Kelsey Hebert