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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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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! :)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/3/2025 6:21:00 AM
Many thanks dear Heidi. I am humbled. :)
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................
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/3/2025 6:21:00 AM
Thank you Paula! :)
Date: 3/31/2025 2:59:00 AM
Oh, I do so love these 8 beautiful lines, congratulations
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/31/2025 6:37:00 AM
It pleases me that you like this one Terry. Thank you. :)
Date: 3/30/2025 9:45:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Victor
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/31/2025 6:36:00 AM
Thank you Victor. hugs :)
Date: 3/30/2025 9:31:00 PM
so true dear friend. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/31/2025 6:36:00 AM
Thanks for the congrats dear Thriveni! :)
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. :)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/31/2025 6:35:00 AM
Thank you Evelyn! :)
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.
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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 :)
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
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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. :)

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