Shedding Skin Poem by Kewayne Wadley

She visited me wearing new skin.
Finally revealing
that she was afraid to fall.
Throughout life we're all confronted
With moments like this at some point.

At first, I didn't recognize her.
Shades of her old skin peeking through.
She coiled into my arms.
Finding the warmth of my chest.
The memories that I tried to block out
Welcomed her.
No longer neurotic, but initiatic.
The skin I remember.
In search of something
I didn't readily show.
Feeling that it was too easy.

Her eyes heavy, in need of sleep.
Accustom to mistakes, she wandered.
When I realized it was her.
I hesitated.
Ready to meet her with a million
questions.
Her new skin softer, a bit warmer.
Anxious but no longer afraid.

She fell into my arms
Revealing that she's
searched for me everywhere.
Turning my dreams upside down.
'If this is the only time I am happy again.' She said.
'I want to spend it sleeping in your arms.'