John Watt Poet Rhyme

The Makeup of Her Soul

My favorite makeup is her smile,
the lip gloss of a soul at ease,
mascara of her grace and style,
the rouge of blushing when I tease.

My favorite jewelry: her eyes,
gold flecks in starburst bright design,
diamonds of silvered moonlight rise
as they gaze deeply into mine.

The beauty marks I love the best
are those that deep within her dwell:
intelligence; a sense of jest;
and faith, her robust citadel.

Her love is that accessory
that ties together all she'll wear,
with kindness her perfumed esprit
that woos me as it fills the air.

Her beauty comes not from a shelf
nor from a product humans made,
but deep within her winsome self -
a loveliness that does not fade.

Written 22 June 2022

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Andrea Dietrich July 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM soupmail for ya

Susan Ashley July 17, 2022 at 9:48 AM Oh my dear PoBro, there goes my heart skipping beats again (but in a wonderful way..)! The tender emotions, the splendid adoration and the profound love expressed for your lady love fills me with a sense of awe for your genuine heart and for the frame of your soul that contains the portrait of a man so true, so filled with gratitude. How utterly beautiful, John, both your romantic soul-baring and your inspiring poem are enthralling. Warmest wishes and hugs.. your PS-PS John Watt August 4, 2022 at 2:34 PM PS-PS, you might want to see your cardiologist about that heart condition *wink, wink* - I always adore your enthusiastic support, but coming from such an admired paragon of poetic prowess is mind-blowing. You inspire me over and over to keep setting quill to inkwell to paper to aspire to poetic heights unforeseen. Thank you for such a gift ~ PoBro

Brandy Nicole July 13, 2022 at 6:39 PM "The beauty marks I love the best, are those that deep within her dwell". She is blessed to be in your presence, to be in your life. John, you have such a wonderful heart. Outward beauty attracts and keeps us interested, but it is the inner beauty that truly leaves us breathless. This is a wonderful tribute to your wife. I know she's smiling. My best to you, my dear sweet friend. :) Hugs, Brandy John Watt August 4, 2022 at 2:26 PM Brandy, I'm enamored by your comment but am sorry to have waited so long to reply. Life gets busy and these things slip by me. I love what you say about outward and inward beauty; both have their place in keeping us interested and leaving us breathless. You are such a dear friend to bless me with such a lovely comment. Hugs ~ John

Andrea Dietrich July 13, 2022 at 6:09 PM oh I see this one again, which you put on that one list. I would say others are stronger though this is really cute. John Watt August 4, 2022 at 2:23 PM Thank you for thinking this is really cute ~ John

Connie Marcum Wong July 11, 2022 at 1:07 AM Oh what a glorious love poem to your lady John. Every line a gift of love. I adore this sparkling gem. Straight into my Faves! This is a treasure to be read again and again. Blessings xxoo John Watt July 28, 2022 at 9:22 AM Thank you, my friend, your words of affirmation and your Fave have made my day. You are always so generous with your thoughtful comments and you are greatly appreciated. Blessings ~ John

Beryl Edmonds July 8, 2022 at 2:17 PM Who wouldn’t love to receive a poem such as this, your lovely lady is a lucky lady indeed… Belle John Watt July 10, 2022 at 9:46 PM Thank you Belle for the endearing comment. I've always considered myself the lucky one.

Eve Roper June 27, 2022 at 8:59 PM Great tribute, John, the love of your life. Blessings my friend John Watt June 27, 2022 at 10:19 PM Thank you dear Eve, your visit and kind blessings make me smile. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos June 27, 2022 at 11:13 AM This is a truly wonderful tribute to the one and only love of your life, to a woman, your wife, who encompasses all you ever wished for and still enthralls and woos you with her perfumed esprit which fills the air around you. - a breathtaking poem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. John Watt June 27, 2022 at 10:18 PM Thank you Jennifer. You are always so perceptive to my meanings and I treasure your uplifting comments. Yes, she still enthralls and woos me. Blessings and hugs ~ John

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri June 27, 2022 at 10:32 AM Woah i can relate this to my hubby who says the exact same things of course not at all poetically though. He says natural beauty us better than make up and but i still love make up for parties and festive occasions with only ladies around. Your poem is super awesome and sentimental in a very charming perfect way she ought to enframe this. Kudos! ^^^^^^^^^^^^>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<~~~~~~~ Plz also read and comment on my newest poem too. John Watt June 27, 2022 at 4:56 PM Thank you S. To me, makeup is like an introduction to a favorite song; it draws you in and enhances the beauty within. I'm glad you enjoyed this, thank you for your kind visit. It's nice to meet you ~ John

Harry Horsman June 27, 2022 at 1:48 AM What a joyous happy poem this is, John, and yes the theme is so clever. The lady of the poem, sounds adorable. John Watt June 27, 2022 at 4:50 PM Thank you Harry for your kind words about the poem and about my bride. She is a winning lottery ticket for sure.

Michelle Faulkner June 24, 2022 at 8:11 AM Your wife sounds like a beautiful woman inside and out, I think i like 'diamonds of silvered moonlight rise' the most, so evocative and romantic~ John Watt June 24, 2022 at 10:01 AM She is all that and more. Our favorite date night is watching the full moon rise, so I wanted to work that in somehow. Thank you for the read and response, your comments are always treasured my friend ~ John

Ilene Bauer June 23, 2022 at 4:25 PM so beautifully written, john! bravo! John Watt June 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM thank you my friend, that means so much to me!

Jenna Logan June 23, 2022 at 2:56 AM John, your lines are charmingly beautiful. The thought of comparing her features to jewels, make-up, etc. is genius. Quite a lovely and romantic write. John Watt June 23, 2022 at 12:49 PM I'm alway very grateful for your sincere and generous comments, Jenna, and this is no exception. Thank you ~ John

Andrea Dietrich June 22, 2022 at 11:44 PM Fantastic poetry, sonneteer. Not quite a sonnet but much like it. Your muse is she! John Watt June 23, 2022 at 12:48 PM Thank you Andrea, I always appreciate your visits and kindhearted comments ~ John

Aurore Severo June 22, 2022 at 11:25 PM This is a very touching lovely poem. xoxo John Watt June 23, 2022 at 12:46 PM Thank you Aurore. It is nice to meet you today ~ John