Photo by Cass Chin

"the most beautiful woman on earth"

copyright © 1999 by jane chin

the most beautiful woman on earth does not have clear skin
her skin is brown and rough
sometimes a little dry
sometimes a little damp

the most beautiful woman on earth does not have smooth hair
her hair is green and sticky
sometimes a little dry
sometimes a little damp

from her skin and from her hair
the most beautiful woman on earth
nurtures her earth everywhere

(can substitute for most beautiful man on earth too because i dont think trees care about gender)