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Every Inch of You

Turning to face reality
a mirror tells no lie,
with no way to hide it
how can one even try

The image of myself 
not one of perfection, 
and still I can see you
in that gray reflection 

Every inch of yourself 
was not meant to be seen,
the wise woman knows
what is hidden in between

Every inch it overlaps 
what matters most to me, 
holds more importance 
than what a mirror can see

Inner beauty and passion 
the heart and the brain, 
never facing rejection 
though feeling the pain 

The blind leave the scars
though cuts cannot deflate, 
nor jokes that may crush
will not hold any weight 

So if when alone one day 
you still find yourself blue,
promise you'll remember 
I love every inch of you.

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John Watt

Date: 3/9/2020 6:10:00 PM

Kelly, this is a good as anything I've read on the contemplation of inner beauty. At least with poetry we have a chance to show the world what dwells inside us, and your inner beauty is on display in this write. Well done, poet friend ~ John

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/1/2021 5:13:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments on this poem John. I appreciate them very much... Please forgive my late reply, but I haven't been on Poetry Soup as much these days...

FJ Thomas

Date: 2/13/2020 2:28:00 PM

This is positively beautiful! And quite literally. Awesomeness Kelly.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/22/2020 10:46:00 AM

Thank you so very much FJ :)

John Hamilton

Date: 12/31/2019 8:30:00 AM

Loved this one Kelly, each word, each thought, every inch of this poem I will remember. So well said, the mirror does not reflect who we really are, pity. Your heart shines in this write!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 2/17/2020 1:46:00 PM

It really is a shame that who we are on the inside is not visible on the outside. I think this world would be a much better place if that were possible...Thank you so much for your kind comments, as always... I'm so glad you enjoyed this one John :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/3/2019 1:14:00 PM

Such a lovely piece Kelly, penned so well with real nice rhyme too. Have a blessed weekend,Gordon

Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/5/2019 6:28:00 PM

Many thanks for your kind remarks Gordon... I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well :)

James Inman

Date: 7/30/2019 9:01:00 PM

A great poem Kelly.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/27/2019 11:26:00 PM

Thank you once again for your kind remarks James :)

Rob Carmack

Date: 6/28/2019 6:20:00 PM

I like the feel of this poem. It took me to song - Troubadour by George Strait.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/29/2019 9:13:00 PM

Thank you Rob... I'm not familiar with that song, but i will definitely give it a listen :)

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/27/2019 7:14:00 AM

Look at this...I didn't see it...Wonderful message...I like how you wrote it too...I can tell you understand true beauty as well...All the best Kelly

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/21/2019 9:13:00 PM

Many thanks Arturo... I'm really glad you liked this one :)

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 6/10/2019 8:13:00 AM

"Turning to face reality a mirror tells no lie, with no way to hide it how can one even try" great line. Well penned poem

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/23/2019 11:00:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment so kindly on my poem Allen. I really do appreciate it :)

Paul Callus

Date: 5/21/2019 3:23:00 PM

Unfortunately a mirror reflects only what appears on the outside...which is only the physical part of the whole picture! The interior beauty is missing! Your delightful poem refers to all this and more, Kelly. ~ Hope you are keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/22/2019 9:16:00 PM

Many thanks, my friend... Wouldn't it be great if who we are on the inside were the only thing that was visible on the outside? I think this world would be a much more peaceful place if that were possible :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/21/2019 2:29:00 PM

Hello Kelly, I also speak to my reflection in the mirror. You are right, the mirror does not hide anything we see. Kelly, we all have an inner beauty. Have a nice day my friend.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/21/2019 6:52:00 PM

Hello my friend... and I agree with you, we all have our own unique inner beauty... its just that sometimes too many of us have trouble seeing that beauty in ourselves and others :)