Prettiness

Pretty, my dear,
will not last.
Come with me
to the shore
to hear the symphony
with your beautiful ears.


©Kathryn M. Collins
September 26, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Debole Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Hi Kathy - The poetic way that you describe the strength of inner beauty is powerful. - Gail
O'Leary Avatar
November 3, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Hi Kathy... Had to read it once again... Terry
Tsiluma Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 11:10 AM
NICE!!! Reminds us to value inner beauty!
Horsman Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 3:33 PM
this is so true, kathryn, and what a wonderful alternative. or may i suggest, reading your wonderful poetry....
Bickerstaffe Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Ah! The passing of the years can play cruel tricks on us. Beauty remains inside, and with our ears to hear. BRAVO, Kathy!! Love Keith
Guzzi Avatar
October 9, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Let's do 2pm if that's Ok I have a busy morning yes wait at the door? HUGS..can't wait!
Guzzi Avatar
October 8, 2012 at 3:31 PM
Okies got message fri afternoon fine ;) how about King's on the Newtown Monroe line? Light & Love
Palmer Avatar
October 8, 2012 at 9:12 AM
nice write Kathryn
Horne Avatar
October 7, 2012 at 1:18 PM
thought provoking write, my friend
O'Leary Avatar
October 5, 2012 at 6:53 AM
Very nice Kathy... unfortunately (I suppose) true... Terry (& thanks for your comment to 'Saints'... it made me laugh (yes... out loud!)
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 5, 2012 at 4:39 AM
A lovely poem Kathryn. I have been enjoying reading your book again, every chance I get. It lifts my spirits and inspires. Mahalo
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 4:25 PM
THis one looks familiar to me. I really like it. Sorry I have no time to read your other new poems. Playing catchup here today! Luv, andrea
Andresen Avatar
October 1, 2012 at 2:41 PM
Cute and lovely small poem Kathryn. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
Guzzi Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Wow we should do TEA!! Have a tea party..want to? I'm 15 minutes from you. Light & Love
Jane Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM
This is a such a beautiful poem, I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you so much for the wonderful comments you have posted on my work, I really appreciate it. And yes you're right, I am young! Much love, Annie.
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September 26, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Sadly true Terry (Pretty poem... which will last...)
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