Take me in

Take me in
To the beauty that lies
Within the deepest substance
Of thy skin

Shed the scars
Of this cruel facade
Worn for men
To plunder
And confuse

Thy fairest grace
Lies beyond
Thy wandering eyes

Let out the doubt
That troubles thee within
And let in the love
That will not fail

Lift the veil
Of thy well
Watered eyes
And let in
The light
Let it catch thee
By surprise

For not all the world
Desires thee for thy form
Or talents alone

Some see thee
For who thou art
And for what
Thee may become

Though scars remain
May yet be healed
When at last
To love complete
Shalt thou yield

-Joshua Lee Foist