Layers

There were thin,
very thin,
layers,
beneath the skin.

Layers of hues
that were shut out
by a colourblind love.

Layers invisible
to the naked eye
that wants to see
only what it believes.

Srcape them,
one by one.
They are nothing but a veil.

I know with each layer
of your skin
more blood will ooze
from within me.

But now take off that veil
and let me see the face of truth.
For each uncovering layer
reveals the real you.