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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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Heidi Sands

Date: 4/3/2025 6:17:00 AM

Wow Linda. I was led to this one and it is awesome. A FAVE for me. Congratulations! :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/3/2025 6:21:00 AM

Many thanks dear Heidi. I am humbled. :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/2/2025 2:39:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I love your write. Great Ending... Have a blessed day with your win................

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/3/2025 6:21:00 AM

Thank you Paula! :)

Terry Miller

Date: 3/31/2025 2:59:00 AM

Oh, I do so love these 8 beautiful lines, congratulations

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/31/2025 6:37:00 AM

It pleases me that you like this one Terry. Thank you. :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/30/2025 9:45:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Victor

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/31/2025 6:36:00 AM

Thank you Victor. hugs :)

thriveni c mysore

Date: 3/30/2025 9:31:00 PM

so true dear friend. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/31/2025 6:36:00 AM

Thanks for the congrats dear Thriveni! :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/30/2025 8:15:00 PM

It's the inner beauty that is most important. Your wonderful poem touched me. Congratulations on your win. :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/31/2025 6:35:00 AM

Thank you Evelyn! :)

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 3/25/2025 6:08:00 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
Date: 3/25/2025 6:54:00 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

Date: 3/25/2025 2:07:00 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
Date: 3/25/2025 4:05:00 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. :)