I shiver to the radiance of translucent skin

When rays shine upon it

veins spreading like wings taking flight

reaching out to bring life at its own pace

fuzzy tendrils reaching towards the morning sun

inciting growth to extend as far as possible

in its incessant quest to radiate

the unique potential it contains

I also see the other end, when the skin

becomes translucent as life retreats

deep into the bones of such frailty

that veins come to the surface

of a skin as thin as the most delicate petals

announcing the end of a journey well lived

I see the ache in the tides of the nature of Love

permeating every living thing