Beauty

The old saying couldn’t be right. Not in her case. Her beauty was more than skin deep. Had to be. Then I got to know her— exterior was a sham. All within left no doubt. The old saying got it right. Beauty is out of sight.

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Red Fiery

Date: 3/7/2016 7:11:00 AM

Well this is not limerick but a marvellous work by you... Well crafted and integrated... Impressed by each and every line... 7/7

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/5/2015 9:53:00 PM

An insightful write, no doubt. As free verse go, even under my forever learning eyes, this a very good one. Keep coming up with them, Paul. You do us a favor. Kim :)

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/6/2015 9:03:00 PM

Kim, you're probably being too kind, but don't I love it! Thank you for your kind, encouraging words. God bless!

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/5/2015 7:36:00 PM

Whatever form it is, I think your write is awesome. So much meaning in your words, technicalities don't matter when the heart is speaking.

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/5/2015 9:44:00 PM

Casarah, I treasure your kind, thoughtful words. Please know of my gratitude, especially since the poem was my first try at free verse. You and Jan give me hope. Thank you.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/5/2015 7:18:00 PM

Beautifully penned Paul - we need to look past the pretty shell - true beauty shines from within and can never fade. ts not really a form I am familiar with - i can never be certain what I pen as free verse really is! There are a couple of recent blogs on the subject - maybe they will be worth a read:-) Hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2015 7:31:00 PM

I just write for me Paul - I am sure I have posted stuff under the wrong form and i know I struggle with certain forms - it is a steep learning curve but the most important thing is we have fun and have an avenue to express ourselves - I know I would never have got through the last year especially without having started to write poetry - so out of my husband's cancer something magical has come out of it and I have a hobby i adore:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter
Date: 4/5/2015 7:25:00 PM

Jan, whew . . . been sweating bullets. Then comes your sweet reassurance. I can't thank you enough.