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The Appearance of Beauty

Beauty appears as different things to different people It may be the reaching up of a towering steeple Or something pleasing to the eye Like blending blues up in the sky It may be a person simply being A beautiful thing worthy of seeing Or a person deciding to let someone go Because of their love the other may grow A memory from one’s past A kind of beauty that long will last Especially when energized with a smile It will last for quite a while Beauty is the love from another not expected Or love for another that’s not rejected A beautiful love, unknown in our mind Unconditional Love the Godly kind The beautiful majesty of a waterfall Or the sweet sound of the bat on a homerun ball Beauty is clouds forming a form of art Especially when shaped in the form of a heart Then there’s the beauty of a song well sung And the beautiful sound of a bell well rung Friendship that lasts over many years Enduring many laughs and some tears Since there are so many answers to this question Allow me to offer a closing suggestion Be slow to judge beauty just by what you see For everything has beauty to some degree

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Komal Walimbe

Date: 5/13/2022 9:16:00 AM

Wow! A really great on!! I really loved the way you put all your thoughts together with rhyming words and this was perfect! Beauty is in everything cause God has made everything unique! :)

Bill Baker
Date: 5/13/2022 10:46:00 PM

I agree, Komal, thanks for visiting my poems and commenting on this one. Have a great day! Bill

Valsa George

Date: 5/1/2022 9:54:00 PM

The concept of beauty differs from person to person. It varies according to the mental mood of the beholder. Of all the beautiful things you have mentioned, I value the beauty of friendship and the bond among humans the most ! A beautiful poem, Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 5/2/2022 4:48:00 PM

I agree, Valsa, friendship and the unification of people in the spirit, brings me the most joy. I was a little flippant at times in my reflections on beauty. I was trying to touch memories of as many as possible in a few lines. Thank you for your honest and encouraging comments on my poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/29/2022 11:44:00 PM

Especially your poetry, my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/29/2022 11:50:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, my friend. Always good to get a little encouragement as we hone our poetic skills. Have a great weekend! Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/28/2022 11:25:00 AM

The last stanza is a treasure, Bill, a real gem. There IS beauty in everything; it's on the beholder to find it. Kudos, Gershon

Bill Baker
Date: 4/28/2022 5:12:00 PM

I agree, it's on the beholder. Thanks for commenting, Gershon. Bill

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/28/2022 7:27:00 AM

WoW! Bill, Your descriptions of beauty were very good. Your last two lines were a great end to a well-written poem and good advice. Excellent job:-)Alexis

Bill Baker
Date: 4/28/2022 8:19:00 AM

Your beautiful spirit is showing. Thanks for commenting, Alexis, my poetess friend. Hugs, Bill

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/28/2022 2:35:00 AM

You have described beauty incredibly well from beginning to end. They are all my favorite lines, so going to my FAVE list.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/28/2022 8:18:00 AM

Awe, thank you for FAV, Caren. Your thoughts and comments are uplifting. Your Texas friend, Bill

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 4/26/2022 10:21:00 AM

Great suggestion Bill. Really a bonus when we find the beauty that lies beyond what our eyes can see.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/26/2022 7:48:00 PM

Thanks for commenting on my poetry, Kenneth. Bill

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/26/2022 7:42:00 AM

Good Morning Bill - Yes, it does. Beauty is everywhere if we look and see it is there. If only more people thought in this manner what a wonderful world it would be. Truly. Have a wonderful day now and always. May you continue to see the good and beauty in everything. Take care and yes blessings always.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/26/2022 7:48:00 PM

Thank you, Lisa. You have a blessed day as well. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/25/2022 5:12:00 PM

Wow, Bill! You've really eloquently captured many aspects of beauty. So well crafted and sincere. Your words gave me pause as I reflect on all the beauty in my life. Of course, you're at the top of my list. :-)

Bill Baker
Date: 4/25/2022 5:28:00 PM

Awe! You're so sweet. Thank you for sharing life with me Sara. You're the best (du bist die beste), Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/25/2022 5:25:00 AM

An insightful poem, Bill. I like your thoughts on beauty. A powerful suggestion in the ending.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/25/2022 8:12:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay. I appreciate your comments my friend. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/24/2022 5:36:00 PM

Very nice verses and the wrap up in the final two!

Bill Baker
Date: 4/25/2022 8:11:00 AM

Thanks, Kim. Have a great week! Bill