Beauty and Brains

A very interesting, yet a confounding topic That may perhaps raise a storm in a teacup Those espousing the cause of women’s lib Might find it disparaging and worth a snub. Anyone can be as cute as one can be; in fact But it is yet better to be wise than to be sweet For brains will guide ever in life; a true friend But in beauty one finds a playmate; short-lived. For beauty is temporary that lasts for a while It fades away with each passing day’s smile It is not the outward appearance that is vital But one’s own soul’s doing that is beautiful. Generally beauty demands added attention But it is the brain that commands position The ignorant countless madly chase beauty But a chosen few pursue brains diligently. Thus it is better for the fairer sex to concede That the peripheral beauty is but skin deep And what truly in the long run matters most Is certainly not looks but grey matter intact.