6. Cracked and Broken, I Can Be, Though I Will Never Shatter.
Cracked and broken, I can be,
Though I will never shatter.
Of the several parts composing me,
the oldest one gets scattered.
Closer than best friend or lover,
I'll be what you blame,
when your entire world discovers
you are sick or filled with shame.
I'll want for water but be resistant.
I am visceral protection.
Dangerous to my own existence,
I am a vehicle for infection.
What am I?
Submitted by malkamain · Added 24 February 2009 · Updated 2 July 2026
Solution:
The answer to the riddle is 'skin'. Skin can be cracked and broken but does not shatter like glass. It consists of several layers, with the outermost layer being the oldest and often shedding. Skin is closely associated with our identity and can be blamed for visible signs of illness or shame, and it acts as a protective barrier while also being susceptible to infections.
Comments (7)
a human
skin?
a heart
i'm guessing that's what they were aiming for
brain?
no it is skin
skin isn't what you'll blame when the entire world discovers you are filled with shame.
it is a mouth, trust me.
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