The Inward Kind

beauty,
not the cherished gift
fated to be ravaged
by father time,
but the enduring kind
the naked eyes cannot see.
the beauty that resides
deep within the crevasse
of the soul
and shines out
like rays of the sun,
exploding like a supernova,
now and then;
that's the kind of beauty
that age can never diminish.
inward beauty 
matters infinitely more
for it is so true, and lives on
beyond
the span of a lifetime.


Date written: 05/03/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Seeker Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 7:40 PM
Deep truth in these words, Edward ~ hope this poem is widely read. Warmest congratulations on your win in Brian’s contest
Ibeh Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Thank you very much, Seeker:-)
Kauffman Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 9:38 AM
Edward, congratulations on your win! Indeed, inner beauty will never fade or be erased by time. It is truly like a magnet that attracts us to itself - the beauty found in the soul reflecting God's beauty. Blessings to you dear friend.
Ibeh Avatar
May 12, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and visit, Sam:-)
Milgate Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 3:59 PM
just another thoughtful living poem
Ibeh Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 1:01 PM
Thank you very much, Linda:-)
Pandit Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 5:37 AM
Virtuous poem my friend--inner beauty wins hearts and minds--and lives forever.
Ibeh Avatar
May 4, 2023 at 6:35 AM
Thank you very much indeed!
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