Beauty

Beauty
By Michelle Morris
14/06/2021 

Beauty is but skin deep.
The deepest beauty is in the soul to keep.
For in spite of the eyes of the beholder, a beautiful countenance can be fake and fickle.

Beauty is a thing of youth.
It can bewitch one and steal the truth.
For in the eyes of the shallow, forsaken is the essence of the real and hallowed.

Beauty can be elusive and wild.
It's in the heart of a warrior and the smile of a child; for beauty in this world is ours to make, and our outlook and perception is all it takes.

Beauty is everywhere and nowhere. 
It's in the deepest void and in hearts broken;
It can fly high and make us blind;
It can save our souls and make us found;
It can create magic and mystery and blessings untold, for true inner beauty is the very best, the brave and the bold. 

© Michelle Morris, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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McBride  Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 10:32 AM
They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32 NIV Love it, blessings my friend: )
Morris Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 11:10 AM
Wonderful message and reminder, Stephan. Thank you. May our hearts be inspired by the fire of spirit. Blessings, love and light. :-)
Turner Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 8:25 AM
A well written and well conceived poem, Michelle. There is beauty in this poem:)
Morris Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 11:09 AM
Thank you for your support and kindness, Daniel. Blessings and best wishes. :-)
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