BARE The Face Thoughts, feelings attempt to control my mood A story, a memory surface Vulnerability manipulates fear, distraction Expressions BARE secrets Overwhelming intensity I stare at the blank canvas in wonderment unsure of what will reveal I welcome the process with anticipation for the finish My hand guides the brush Color demonstrates a mood, the stroke a rhythm Expressive eyes, a grin, a nose of character I gaze into the mirror, the canvas My emotion stares back at me The Body An actor permanently with audience Exposing time imperfection Undisguised, unprotected, BARE In motion, at rest, it performs A storyteller of emotion Transforming Strength, joy, ache Quiet Communicating Love, hate, passion, pain