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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2004-08-16 02:48 PM

They’re all the same, they say,
those moisturizing creams
purported to bestow on us
new skin of satin sheen.

They’re not the same, the others say,
and equate them to a soul
individually made ready
wrapped, labeled and shipped,
with no return address
to this reality.

And the world is in business,
a retail statement made,
and we proceed to barter
for the simple fun of it
and try each and every one
for the simple feel of them.

But only one can penetrate
to where moisture is made,
only one can stimulate
the manufacturing process,
and only one can leave
an everlasting glow.

I cream and I cream
and, of course, I dream
but there never is enough
to smooth away the rough
or chase away the dryness
in my land, South Africa.

They’re all the same, they say,
but I like what others say
for it only takes one special one
to creep under my skin
then travel from the bottom up
towards a lasting glow!

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

1 posted 2004-08-16 02:55 PM

for it only takes one special one
to creep under my skin
then travel from the bottom up
towards a lasting glow!

This says it all! Very well done.

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

2 posted 2004-08-16 05:02 PM

Thanks, GS - I guess it does say it all.

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

3 posted 2004-08-16 08:24 PM

a wonderful write Helen...

I am always searching for that one...too

M

iliana
Member Patricius

since 2003-12-05

Posts 13434
USA

4 posted 2004-08-16 08:33 PM

What a great analogy, Helen! Really enjoyed. In truth I have found more than one to make me beam! lol

....jo

Pell
Member

since 2001-09-16

Posts 134
Pacific NW

5 posted 2004-08-17 07:31 PM

Delightful write

It maybe takes a while to find the right one, but kind of fun sampling along the way, yes?
... just read this to my friend and told him he was like Neutrogena... the look on his face LOL

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2004-08-18 12:41 PM

good one

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