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Hidden Beauty

Hidden Beauty Hidden beauty is not found in scribbling’s on the sub way walls Nor in the mines below, in with the dirt and coal Not on the lines at grocery stores or at the malls Or digging in the dark in ice and cold, for that heart of gold Beauty is found deeper than all things hidden Between wrinkles and behind the lines of age Without design or reason it is seen still living In my loved ones face, through history, as it turns the page In our youth we both remain the same and true I see past the ravages of time in her glowing smile She is the hidden path that I pursue All directions lead to her home over the miles Beauty takes on the challenges of youth Like aged wine refined and growing better over time Something once was hidden in her eyes with truth But I found it and now she’s mine Created on 1/20/15 for Rhonda Johnson Saunders – “Hidden Beauty” –Poetry Contest

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Skat A

Date: 2/15/2015 10:55:00 AM

Earl, Congratulations on the win. *Skat *

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/6/2015 10:34:00 PM

Beauty of the human spirit, in the eyes, and beneath the skin. yes, I love your message. Congrats in the contest.

Earl Schumacker
Date: 2/7/2015 4:11:00 AM

Hi Andrea, Thank you. Congratulations to you too on your excellent poem and great win in the contest. Have a pleasant week end. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison

Date: 2/4/2015 12:37:00 PM

Dad is back in hospice primarily for respite - he is still smiling:-) Hugs jan xxx

Jan Allison

Date: 2/4/2015 12:09:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Earl:-) Hugs Jan xx

Earl Schumacker
Date: 2/4/2015 12:35:00 PM

Hi Jan, Thanks again. I appreciate it. I hope things are good with you and your family. Take care. Earl

Poesy Relish

Date: 1/21/2015 12:58:00 AM

Wonderful... beauty is found deeper than all things hidden...; like aged wine refined... the lines flow jn smooth one after the other... #7, nad!

Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/21/2015 2:07:00 AM

Hi Nad! Thank you so much for your kind words and interest in my creation. That was also very sweet of you to give me a 7. I do appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. Have a pleasant day and take care. Earl

Jan Allison

Date: 1/20/2015 5:44:00 PM

Simply stunning Earl - good luck in the contest this is delightful:-) Hugs Jan xx

Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/20/2015 7:07:00 PM

Hi Jan, Thank you. Rhyming is not really my style so this was difficult for me. (Rhyme distracts me from the love components that should be illustrated.) I used alternating rhyme lines with some internal rhyme scheming just to accomplish the goal. In a romantic poem I prefer to have a more free flowing natural style or to have profound raw elements at play in the verses. I am happy with the way this one turned out. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a pleasant evening. Earl