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Inner Beauty

"I have dipped my pen in the sublime, it is my gift to you"....A Rambling Poet The youthful beauty of an unlined face, Unsullied by the use that lies ahead Has still the freshness of an unturned page. A book to show its worth must have been read. True fairness comes when beauty dwells within, No need to fear effect of time’s swift pace. Though chance of fate can its bright radiance dim And leave sad mark on that beloved face. Beauty untried is beauty quite unearned; Fair to behold with worthiness unproved. The cherished face with lines of living burned Will to true lover surely be more loved. The beauty not reflected in the glass Remains when more apparent charms doth pass.. By: Joyce Johnson lFor Constance , A Rambling Poet's contest "Writing In The Sublime" Won a 7th place

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Date: 7/2/2011 12:20:00 PM
The lines that come with age add character to our faces, Joyce. I see both your outer and your inner beauty, dear. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/1/2011 3:02:00 PM
Congratulations Joyce on your win in my contest with this lovely poem, you surely dipped your pen in the sublime~~
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Date: 7/1/2011 10:15:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Constance's "Writing in the Sublime" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/1/2011 7:15:00 AM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of constance, Joyce
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Date: 7/1/2011 12:31:00 AM
this stirs the mind and engages the feelings… KUDOS to you for superb win,joyce..:) huggs
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Date: 6/30/2011 3:19:00 PM
Congrats Joyce on your exciting win in the contest with this rare beauty of inner beauty my friend.. blessings and luv..enjoy..
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Date: 6/30/2011 2:52:00 PM
sublimely profound dear, Joyce. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Lainie
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Date: 6/25/2011 6:26:00 PM
not reflected in the glass, more apparent charms doth pass, great poetry cousin Joyce, xo, Don
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Date: 6/25/2011 6:03:00 PM
Lovely insight into the deeper meaning of beauty, Joyce. Love the line, "cherished face with lines of living burned" It evoked strong images of beautiful women in my life - their life lines well marked. Cheers, ~Soulfire~
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Date: 6/25/2011 11:45:00 AM
Ah, the sadness of change, it comes to all.. So beautifully said.
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Date: 6/25/2011 9:03:00 AM
Very well written!!! Enjoyed as always your work..Michael
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Date: 6/25/2011 8:33:00 AM
Nice job-well written!
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