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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 7/27/2022 12:00:00 PM
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Date: 7/17/2022 9:48:00 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
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John Watt
Date: 8/4/2022 2:34:00 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
Date: 7/13/2022 6:39:00 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
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John Watt
Date: 8/4/2022 2:26:00 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
Date: 7/13/2022 6:09:00 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.
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John Watt
Date: 8/4/2022 2:23:00 PM
Thank you for thinking this is really cute ~ John
Date: 7/11/2022 1:07:00 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
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John Watt
Date: 7/28/2022 9:22:00 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
Date: 7/8/2022 2:17:00 PM
Who wouldn’t love to receive a poem such as this, your lovely lady is a lucky lady indeed… Belle
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John Watt
Date: 7/10/2022 9:46:00 PM
Thank you Belle for the endearing comment. I've always considered myself the lucky one.
Date: 6/27/2022 8:59:00 PM
Great tribute, John, the love of your life. Blessings my friend
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Date: 6/27/2022 10:19:00 PM
Thank you dear Eve, your visit and kind blessings make me smile. Hugs, John
Date: 6/27/2022 11:13:00 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.
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Date: 6/27/2022 10:18:00 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
Date: 6/27/2022 10:32:00 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.
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Date: 6/27/2022 4:56:00 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
Date: 6/27/2022 1:48:00 AM
What a joyous happy poem this is, John, and yes the theme is so clever. The lady of the poem, sounds adorable.
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Date: 6/27/2022 4:50:00 PM
Thank you Harry for your kind words about the poem and about my bride. She is a winning lottery ticket for sure.
Date: 6/24/2022 8:11:00 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~
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John Watt
Date: 6/24/2022 10:01:00 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
Date: 6/23/2022 4:25:00 PM
so beautifully written, john! bravo!
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John Watt
Date: 6/24/2022 10:00:00 AM
thank you my friend, that means so much to me!
Date: 6/23/2022 2:56:00 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.
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John Watt
Date: 6/23/2022 12:49:00 PM
I'm alway very grateful for your sincere and generous comments, Jenna, and this is no exception. Thank you ~ John
Date: 6/22/2022 11:44:00 PM
Fantastic poetry, sonneteer. Not quite a sonnet but much like it. Your muse is she!
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Date: 6/23/2022 12:48:00 PM
Thank you Andrea, I always appreciate your visits and kindhearted comments ~ John
Date: 6/22/2022 11:25:00 PM
This is a very touching lovely poem. xoxo
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Date: 6/23/2022 12:46:00 PM
Thank you Aurore. It is nice to meet you today ~ John
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