Linda Alice Fowler Poet Ottava rima

Beautiful is the Beholder

"Good deeds are more important than good looks."
 The proverb was first recorded by Chaucer in 'The Wife of Bath's Tale' (c. 1387)

You saw the beauty past her scars.
You looked inside her fragile soul.
You cared not for the angry wars.
You sought the good the battles stole.
You sang with angels through the stars.
You set compassion as your goal.
You took care when you consoled her.
Beautiful is the beholder.

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Paige Hind September 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM This is unique- I love this concept, Linda Alice Fowler September 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM Thank you Paige! I had almost forgotten this one and it is one of my favorites, as it places its focus on a different POV. :)

Heidi Sands April 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM Wow Linda. I was led to this one and it is awesome. A FAVE for me. Congratulations! :) Linda Alice Fowler April 3, 2025 at 6:21 AM Many thanks dear Heidi. I am humbled. :)

Paula Goldsmith April 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM Congratulations on your win. I love your write. Great Ending... Have a blessed day with your win................ Linda Alice Fowler April 3, 2025 at 6:21 AM Thank you Paula! :)

Terry Miller March 31, 2025 at 2:59 AM Oh, I do so love these 8 beautiful lines, congratulations Linda Alice Fowler March 31, 2025 at 6:37 AM It pleases me that you like this one Terry. Thank you. :)

Victor Buhagiar March 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM Congratulations on your win, Victor Linda Alice Fowler March 31, 2025 at 6:36 AM Thank you Victor. hugs :)

thriveni c mysore March 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM so true dear friend. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!! Linda Alice Fowler March 31, 2025 at 6:36 AM Thanks for the congrats dear Thriveni! :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM It's the inner beauty that is most important. Your wonderful poem touched me. Congratulations on your win. :) Linda Alice Fowler March 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM Thank you Evelyn! :)

Abdullah Alhemaidy March 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM Good deeds are results of a good beautiful soul I think. Nice in sooth poem! Have a nice day ~ AA, hugs. Linda Alice Fowler March 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM Hello dear Abdullah. I appreciate your comments. We agree on the beautiful soul. :) I hope your day is full of beauty. hugs YF :)

Tom Cunningham March 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM Wise words Linda, it's what lies beneath that is the real beauty of a person. Good luck in the contest. Tom Linda Alice Fowler March 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM Many thanks friend Tom. I always thought that not only is beauty in the eyes of the beholder, but also beauty is in the beholder, i.e., the ability to see past imperfections is beauty itself. Have a lovely evening. :)