Black and blue, <br />On a white winters canvas, <br />Easily seen even when the determination to cover up tries to dominate. <br />It reminds me of a pencil mark that did not quite erase effectively, <br />A mistake? <br />They lie. <br />Or 'I don't know how that happened ' reply <br />The comforting of the epidermis- <br />It has a new friend, <br />Yet be cautious it is fragile and sensitive. <br />Like the delicate bubble wrap, <br />Smooth then a bump, <br />Or like a mountain peak. <br />In time it will fade, <br />Though the depth of its effect is unknown, <br />Like a sleepy volcano.<br /><br />meggan o reilly<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mystery-bruises/
