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Eye of the Beholder

A child's beauty contest I watched in such awe; young girl in a wheelchair to her father, his all. Escorting her on stage with such grace and pride; each so blessed to be at the others' side. A fragile princess in a purple pageant dress; twirling her first in her chair then lifting her to his chest. Their dance so inspiring; such an enchanting sight; so gently he lifted her high up to the sky. Sparkling, bright eyes and the most beautiful smile; none deserving of a crown more than this precious child. An imperfect body, viewed as a gift from above; her beauty matched only by a father's boundless love. Beauty in my eyes is not found in perfection; but in acceptance, uniqueness, love and dedication. June 29, 2014 Contest: Encore-anonymous positive new sonnet Sponsor: Elly Wouterse

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Kika Ayala

Date: 9/6/2014 8:33:00 AM

Congratulations, Arlene, on your great win! Beautiful heart-tugging piece! Kika

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 9/4/2014 10:32:00 AM

I hope and I pray that someday my father will also take my hand and dance me...I miss a 68rfather love Arlene.. and this poem like them got me teary eyed.. CONGRATULATIONS!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/3/2014 10:54:00 PM

such a sweet win...PD

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/3/2014 2:33:00 PM

I agree.......this is a number one poem, and the most touching of stories.... just beautiful !! The perfect uplifting moment!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/3/2014 11:40:00 AM

was a winner with me the minute I read it many congrats:-) Hugs Jan

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/3/2014 8:18:00 AM

What a touching heartfelt write. Thank You for this important read. Congratulations on your first place win. Recognition of your gifted talent.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 7/7/2014 6:26:00 PM

Arlene: Thanks for your comment on my Storms poem

Ralph Sergi

Date: 7/7/2014 3:35:00 PM

Hi Arlene: As a father who danced with his daughter at her wedding, I can really relate to this heartfelt sonnet.

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/7/2014 3:43:00 PM

Thank you, Ralph, my friend!!.. I know it was a beautiful dance as well.. One both of you will never forget.. Thank you.. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Nehls

Date: 7/2/2014 10:15:00 AM

Wow, Arlene, this is a beautiful poem of a father's love and the trust that his daughter has put in him. Such a wonderful story that will go in my Faves. Thank so much for sharing.... Robert.

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/3/2014 9:41:00 AM

Thank you so much, Robert my friend. I felt blesses to have seen it. Hugs.. Arlene

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/1/2014 9:20:00 PM

This is on of my favs, so I came back to read it again!!!

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/2/2014 5:13:00 AM

I am so honored, Arthur, my friend! Have a blessed day. Hugs.. Arlene

Jerry Bolton

Date: 7/1/2014 1:27:00 PM

What a very loving sonnet, Arlene. To take a somewhat of an imperfection and give it the grace and charisma which you did just made me smile.

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/1/2014 1:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jerry, my friend. We miss so much beauty seeking perfection. It is a shame.. Hugs.. Arlene

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 7/1/2014 8:17:00 AM

Your image of the "winning" dad is precious indeed. No beauty trophy could be more valuable than his love and affection for his daughter. Touching positive piece...a lovely sonnet. PS: thanks for your recent comment on my work, Arlene. I appreciate you.

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/1/2014 9:19:00 AM

Thank you, Reason! Yes, I agree there is no better gift than a love like that.. Hugs, Arlene

Tim Ryerson

Date: 7/1/2014 1:47:00 AM

Oh my Arlene, this really touched my soul...If this isn't a positive sonnet then there is no such thing. I thing you have a winner here...

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/1/2014 9:17:00 AM

Thank you, Tim, my friend! I wish the whole world could have seen it!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/30/2014 10:53:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your uplifting positive poem today..Way to go for the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/30/2014 12:25:00 PM

Thank you for your generous comment, Sara my friend. Hugs.. Arlene

Jack Clark

Date: 6/30/2014 6:00:00 AM

A lump in my throat and a tug on my heart strings were the result of reading your lovely offering here, Arlene. Beauty is, indeed, more than skin deep. Jack C

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/30/2014 6:06:00 AM

Yes, Jack. So much beauty ignored. Thank you for visiting. Hugs my friend.. Arlene

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/30/2014 2:48:00 AM

Lovely piece about true beauty! We often look on the outside, but true beauty shines from within and is truly in the eye of the beholder. You've brought his home in such a lovely way!

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/30/2014 5:51:00 AM

So true, Eileen! More beauty is ignored by the heart than ever seen with the eye. Thank you for the sweet comment. Hugs.. Arlene

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/29/2014 10:57:00 PM

Well if this for a contest, its a winner for sure, but for me this truly a beautiful poem, well truth be told this melts my heart!

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/30/2014 5:48:00 AM

Thank you, Arthur, my friend. I cried buckets when I saw it. It melted my heart as well. Hugs.. Arlene