Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly Poet Rhyme

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I think way too much emphasis and/or value is placed on someone's picture. What good is it, if a person is beautiful or handsome on the outside, but is ugly spirited and devious on the inside? A picture of a person is absolutely worthless in regards to portraying who they REALLY are. I think if we were to get to know a person from the inside-out, instead of the outside-in, we would all be better off as the result. ♥

Picture of Oneself

A Picture Of Oneself contains not too much to tell,
Except the package showing that in which they dwell.
This is the only purpose a picture has and does,
Telling nothing about the person who is or was.

A Picture Of Oneself shows nothing that's inside.
Who is the real character that within does reside?
Are they a soul with compassion, full of empathy
Or are they all about themselves with only apathy?

How much do they care? How much do they Love?
Are they ego driven with pride derived of?
What character traits does the picture of possess,
One of integrity, virtue, along with humbleness?

Do they seek and tell the truth or do they lie?
Do they have a code of ethics they only live by?
What do they aspire for in life and/or hope to gain?
Do they care how or if it's by causing others pain?

What are they feeling, happy with joy in their heart
Or are they battling pain in their deepest, inner part?
What have they been through; what have they endured?
Have they overcome with an outlook, healthy and secured?

All the aspects of a person are left unaddressed
In a Picture Of Oneself, the real is oppressed.
The packaging is glorified, says nothing of its host;
Though appearance is deceptive, it tends to matter most.

Technology would surpass itself and be truly smart,
If there was a camera that could capture one's heart.
All the devious hearts wouldn't have invisibility
And all the hearts of beauty would shine then brilliantly.

A Picture Of Oneself may preserve one's appearance;
May be used to con others and to run interference.
But a Picture Of Oneself, nothing does it tell.
It's just a package picture, a picture of one's shell.

Written by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly 
©2018-04-13 08:55:00 (EDT) All rights reserved.

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Joe Maverick April 17, 2018 at 12:41 AM Pictures and packages, well expressed thoughts I find, pleased to have stopped by.' Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 21, 2018 at 5:15 AM Yes, Joe, pictures and packages and pictures of packages, rather secondary when compared to 'actual content'. Having been fooled many times by pretty packages, I now prefer to inspect what's inside first. I'm pleased you stopped by as well. Thank you. Much appreciated along with your nice comment. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie

Cassandra Justice April 16, 2018 at 12:34 PM Wow. I love reading your poetry. It draws me in and keeps my attention to the last verse. So very talented. Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 21, 2018 at 5:08 AM A wow! Thank you, Cassandra. It does my heart good when I'm able to touch others' hearts in a positive way with my poetry. I appreciate your supportive comment very much. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie

Old Buck April 15, 2018 at 9:02 AM Well done. I enjoyed this a great deal. What a lovely word "picture" of a great truth. Thanks for sharing with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 15, 2018 at 2:16 PM Thank you, Old Buck, for your thoughts and encouragement. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie

Anisha Dutta April 15, 2018 at 1:15 AM So right you are. It's too tough to assess oneself. Nicely composed. I admire. Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 15, 2018 at 2:39 AM Thank you, Anisha. It is tough. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie

Robertina B. April 14, 2018 at 10:20 AM Magnificent writing Sharon!!! Put together wonderfully.. You really penned it.. Especially your last paragraph.. All the best.. Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 15, 2018 at 2:32 AM Thank you, Robertina. It's interesting you mention the last paragraph. I had written the first seven and thought it to be the end. But then, it didn't seem finished and so, I added the last one. All the best to you as well. :) ~ Artsie

John Gondolf April 14, 2018 at 9:04 AM Very nicely stated, Artsie, this poem is deep and leaves much to ponder. I think many times we are blinded by beauty and don't bother taking time to know the person and end up making a big mistake. John Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 15, 2018 at 2:18 AM Thank you, John, for your added thoughts. I'm loving everyone's input! I agree. We can make a big mistake in either direction. :) ~ Artsie

Jan Allison April 13, 2018 at 11:14 AM wise words indeed Artsie, I hide behind my avatar because I want to be judged on my poetry and not on the way people perceive I look - its what is on the inside that counts.we dont know who is behind an avatar and know of someone stalked so badly they left .. so your poets notes ring so true. adding this to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly April 15, 2018 at 2:12 AM Again, exactly! I feel the same way. I only use a photo of myself for identity purposes. The best way to know me is through my poetry & art. I can certainly relate & I empathise with anyone who is or has been the subject of stalking. It's a nightmare from hell. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jan, and a fav', too. Wow! :) hugs ~ Artsie