Berthold Lippel

TEEN LAMENT

Jasmine has flawles skin

I am so jealous!

Pale and perfect

With a faint golden sheen.

Young skin--so rich so soft so moist

I am so envious!

Not one blemish

No pimples, beauty marks, birth reminders.

I wish I had that skin!

Skin, skin

God\'s final touch

Gift wrapping his creation

Before Adams\' dazzled eyes.

Why don\'t I have that skin?

Water drops glide happily

Admiring flies ski on it

Eager fingers want to write

Promises and lies on it.

It is destined for love

Oh how I yearn to be

Superficial and skin deep!