L Milton Hankins Poet Quatorzain

Beauty Is All Around Us

Beauty is all around us in many different forms
Recognized “in the eye of the beholder,” so they say,
It has no particular definition, no special norms.

Dewdrop on a crimson rose, a solitary bird in flight,
The perfect sounds of a well-constructed symphony,
A baby struggling to walk, with all its might. 

Beauty is a thing of unsolicited appreciation
Stands alone with no acknowledgment needed
Instantly recognized, sometimes by association,
Often in the accomplishment of one who succeeded.

Beauty is not always confined to material things
A disciplined life, well-lived, is a fine example,
Think not of fine cars, furs, mansions, diamond rings --
Trustworthiness is beauty -- far more substantial.

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written March 6, 2022
"Structured Poetry" Contest
sponsored by Brian Strand

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Deb M March 7, 2022 at 8:53 AM Hi Milton a poem of such truth and meaning and true beauty! Loved it. Debx L Milton Hankins March 7, 2022 at 9:10 AM Thanks so much, Deb. I was trying out a new poetry form, which is rarely used.

Valsa George March 7, 2022 at 1:30 AM So meaningful and profound ! Beauty is all around us ! It all depends on how we perceive beauty. Definitely it lies not only in external things . It stretches into inward attributes ! A well lived life is perhaps more beautiful than a well kept garden. L Milton Hankins March 7, 2022 at 8:41 AM I think you are so on-target with your thoughts on this poem, Valsa. Yes, I could not agree more with your final statement.

Caren Krutsinger March 6, 2022 at 11:45 PM "Beauty stands alone with no acknowledgment needed" - for sure! Lovely poem, wonderful line, Hank. L Milton Hankins March 7, 2022 at 9:11 AM Thanks, Caren.