skin

im caught staring as the sun illuminates your skin  
gold around the edges turning you into something priceless  
as if you weren't already  
you smile and your lips are soft  
nice to the touch and perfect  
 
scars and old wounds are scattered across your surface  
memories of fights, falls, and your own pain.  
ill kiss them all, you precious boy, make them better  
because however painful they are they paint your story across your skin  
and your story is always beautiful to me  
 
i see the beauty of your soul reflected in your looks.  
your gentle nature in your smile, your love in your eyes  
the lovliness of your kindness makes you glow  
and i believe that whoever said "beauty is only skin deep"  
never met someone who's as beautiful as their appearance
someone like you