Beauty

There is beauty in the colors of the sky before dusk begins to fall,
just as there is at sunrise, when dark night gives way to morn;
beauty is in the fierce anger of a roaring, tempestuous storm.
      
It is in the quiver of an orchid and in the pride of a thorny rose,
in the burst of fiery color on a dying leaf before finally it falls
beauty is in the innocent eagerness of a young, pale green sprout.

It is in the placid silence of a forest lake, far from all the city noise,
it is there at high tide, in the rage of waves against the shores 
and in the conflict of feelings belied by the calmness of your voice.

There is beauty when you love though you feel it is for naught,
in the quiet acceptance of fate, refusing to turn love into hate
and in that sadness we bear, for deep within, you know I care.




26 September 2015
Poem of the Day - 28 September, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 11/3/2015 5:11:00 PM
In awe!!! 7+ one million!
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Date: 10/15/2015 9:18:00 PM
It is in the quiver of an orchid and in the pride of a thorny rose, My favorite line, KIM. it goes on, to amazing imagery. I'm pleased and happy to have clicked on your name tonight. Beauty is in everything, beautiful write, full of deep emotion. I love every line. A FAV. Love SKAT
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Date: 10/10/2015 8:00:00 AM
Love this poem
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Date: 10/7/2015 12:26:00 AM
I am in love with your poem! CayCay
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Date: 10/1/2015 11:52:00 PM
The last verse could melt any heart! beautiful!
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Date: 9/30/2015 1:09:00 PM
I agree with all the wonderful comments below -- your last stanza is where I am hanging out today . . . for in love and forgiveness is very deep beauty! Well done my dear friend.
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Date: 9/29/2015 6:58:00 PM
There is beauty in this lovely write as you weave your magic in your words, Kim! Par excellence, a 7!
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Date: 9/29/2015 4:51:00 PM
Your poem is aptly titled, yes what i read is certainly a beauty, ever so poetic and and joy to have read it...
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Date: 9/29/2015 1:13:00 PM
Hello Dear Kim!! Congratulations on the POTD honor here!! A "7" + FAV from me on this truly outstanding and beautiful write. The flow of your verses, along with the tone and tenor of the write is perfect. I also commend you on the compelling and high-quality images you've masterfully blended into every verse. Bravo!! Brilliant Work!! Best Always, Gary (P.S. I've been away here and there working on other projects but will have some Halloween poems for October. I'm working on short stories too!)
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Date: 10/15/2015 9:15:00 PM
I agree with Maurice and Gary. A fav + 7
Date: 9/29/2015 9:48:00 AM
Hello my very dear friend and kabayan, Kim! This is absolutely a superb poem and I'm both happy and grateful to read it tonight. I can also see it's also a POTD as the comments below. Warm Congrats my dear friend!Hugs! I'll try to go back to the POTD nook soon to catch up the poems I've missed. Now, I've to sign off a while coz my mom is waiting for pray'r. I'll be back again later ok. Many hugs to you. Tytyssm! God bless! love lots, Leonora
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Date: 9/28/2015 11:18:00 PM
Kim, I am so happy this stunning poem was selected for POTD so that many more may enjoy it. Congratulations! Like I said, I loved it! 7
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Date: 9/28/2015 11:08:00 PM
Kim, your poem is so lovely and so deserving of the honor of Poem of the Day! My heartfelt congratulations to you! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 9/28/2015 10:13:00 PM
Beauty is in this poem only matched by the poet. This is a fav for me as you are. With All my love always, armand.
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Date: 9/28/2015 6:22:00 PM
Congratulation KIM. This is indeed a stab. I love how it flow.......A.M.
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Date: 9/28/2015 5:39:00 PM
What an excellent selection for POTD.
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Date: 9/28/2015 3:54:00 PM
Kim, congratulations on poem of the day with this beauty, enjoy the honor
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Date: 9/28/2015 2:28:00 PM
Kim, congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-)Alexis
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Date: 9/28/2015 2:24:00 PM
This is a very pretty nature poem with a sweet ending. Congratulations on being selected for POTD. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 9/28/2015 1:59:00 PM
- Beauty in today's poem !!! - CONGRATULATIONS - Best wishes and hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/28/2015 12:28:00 PM
Kim this is an absolute gem of a poem. Congratulations on POTD
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Date: 9/28/2015 12:19:00 PM
Congratulations on poem of the day, KIM :)
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Date: 9/28/2015 12:00:00 PM
How those three lines resonate with me, Kim. I feel the sadness in this write.....Congrats on being POTD.
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Date: 9/28/2015 1:02:00 PM
If sadness did not visit now and again, we would not be normal....it visits us all.
Date: 9/28/2015 10:16:00 AM
Beautiful colorful descriptive write one of your very best . Congratulations on poem of the day ! Hugs Eve
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Date: 9/28/2015 9:16:00 AM
This is magnificent.Beauty described through tender love and care of god's wonderful creation,plus the references mentioned are so appealing.A much deserved POTD.Congrats I'll read more of your poems in time.
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Date: 9/28/2015 8:07:00 AM
Mabuhay Kim!!! Keep it up.. =`) beautiful as ever~Olive Eloisa
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