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Beauty In Imperfection

The rugged bark of an old tree
with imperfection due to its cracks
is a wondrous thing of beauty
and it's the imperfection that attracts

We know that a star-shaped flower 
does not make a perfect star
Yet it has a certain loveliness
that induces a sense of wonder

A hand-crafted ceramic bowl
because of its asymmetry
is a wonderful artefact
that is valued very highly

An old-time cobblestone street
has a unique charm and quaintness
due to its imprecise pattern
that gives it its loveliness

Perfection is not easy to attain
and even more difficult to sustain
Beauty lies in Imperfection
and they are a natural combination

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 12/18/2013 11:51:00 PM
Hello John and good wishes on the result achieved..'
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John Beharry
Date: 12/20/2013 8:59:00 PM
Thank you, Joe. Best Wishes to you! Have a nice day!
Date: 12/18/2013 7:09:00 AM
very nice poem John congrats on win Shadow x smile hug
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John Beharry
Date: 12/20/2013 9:01:00 PM
Thank you, Shadow, my dear friend. Have a lovely day!
Date: 12/17/2013 9:53:00 PM
a beautiful poem... John, have yourself a good one...LINDA
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John Beharry
Date: 12/20/2013 9:04:00 PM
Thank you , Linda. Keep up your good work. Have a delightful day!
Date: 12/17/2013 6:44:00 PM
You've described many things I treasure..we still have some streets here in my small town that are hand layed brick....congratulations on your win
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John Beharry
Date: 12/20/2013 9:16:00 PM
Hi Donna, thank you for your comment. Have a lovely day!
Date: 12/17/2013 10:42:00 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem in the: "SEEING BEAUTY..." contest, John. - A pleasure to read your poem and a pleasure to take part. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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John Beharry
Date: 12/20/2013 9:18:00 PM
Thank you, Anne Lise. Best wishes to you. Have a wonderful day!
Date: 12/17/2013 8:33:00 AM
A joy to read your poem on seeing the beauty in imperfection and congratulations on the win, John
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John Beharry
Date: 12/20/2013 9:20:00 PM
Thank you, Dr Mehta. I like your new photo. Have a splendid day!

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