Unwrap

Remove,
These crinkled layers,
I threw on this morning,
And the jacket,
Like an afterthought,
Hood across my face,
Unveil,
Beneath,
All that is hidden,
From this rough and tumble world,
And see the treasure inside,
See the me,
The side I always hide,
Peel back,
These layers,
Sweater,
Shirt,
Underthings,
Lace and cotton,
Wool and linen,
See me,
See ME,
Unwrap the secret things,
I've hoarded away,
For the times never seemed right,
Please don't tear,
Apart this skin,
Layer within layer,
My fragility,
To which my body clings,
Unwrap me,
Gently.

~Rei Shiori