SECOND SKIN

The process of adaptation to a new environment,

species that persevere,

transform,

continue on dying

and being born again.

Much is thought of the mental state and social implications that one’s body goes through when placed in a new environment,

but what about

the skin cells,

the ones who die

in an effort

to become stronger.

The skin’s natural levels of humidity change once in a foreign space,

and the skin creates its own revolution,

in order to adapt.

Fluctuating temperatures,

dropping,

increasing,

unforgiving,

fast-paced.

High ones increase the production of oil,

low ones,

make it thirsty.

Cortisol levels arise,

coloration goes from dusk

to dawn.

Skin cells keep imploring for hydration,

blood vessels narrow

only to keep you warm.

It’s almost as if the body knows it’s getting stronger,

but refuses to completely adapt.

Skin cells get stuck in between

yesterday

and tomorrow.

Coping mechanisms:

Raynaud’s,

lack of vitamins,

pale tones.

A refusal to grow a second skin.