John Beharry Poet Quatrain

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

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Joe Maverick December 18, 2013 at 11:51 PM Hello John and good wishes on the result achieved..' John Beharry December 20, 2013 at 8:59 PM Thank you, Joe. Best Wishes to you! Have a nice day!

Shadow Hamilton December 18, 2013 at 7:09 AM very nice poem John congrats on win Shadow x smile hug John Beharry December 20, 2013 at 9:01 PM Thank you, Shadow, my dear friend. Have a lovely day!

Poet Destroyer A December 17, 2013 at 9:53 PM a beautiful poem... John, have yourself a good one...LINDA John Beharry December 20, 2013 at 9:04 PM Thank you , Linda. Keep up your good work. Have a delightful day!

Donna Jones December 17, 2013 at 6:44 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 John Beharry December 20, 2013 at 9:16 PM Hi Donna, thank you for your comment. Have a lovely day!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 17, 2013 at 10:42 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 :) John Beharry December 20, 2013 at 9:18 PM Thank you, Anne Lise. Best wishes to you. Have a wonderful day!

Dr.Ram Mehta December 17, 2013 at 8:33 AM A joy to read your poem on seeing the beauty in imperfection and congratulations on the win, John John Beharry December 20, 2013 at 9:20 PM Thank you, Dr Mehta. I like your new photo. Have a splendid day!