True Beauty

Mother's hands
On her infant's face
Soothing hurts
With cherishing grace
Righting wrongs
Back into place

Such loving acts
Are True Beauty

Lending a shoulder
On which to cry
Encouraging tots
To give one more try
Hugs when you don't
Have the answer why

Such loving acts
Are True Beauty

Pinning up hair
For the dance rehearsals
Playing the game
of mom/kid reversal
Balming the wounds
When gossip is personal

Such loving acts 
Are True Beauty 

Seeing her choose
Her life-long partner
Giving her up 
At the wedding altar
Knowing your love
Shall never falter

Such eternal love
Is True Beauty




Written by Donna Golden, January 5, 2009
Inspired by Deborah Guzzi's contest, The Beauty Way

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 8/15/2009 7:10:00 PM
Just beautiful sums this lovely poem, and truly written by a Golden Delicious, Bravo girl>>James
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Date: 1/23/2009 9:06:00 PM
Wonderful, Donna. This poem encompasses a mother's genuine instinct - love, reassurance, hope and nurturing. Poignantly penned. peace always, John
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Date: 1/18/2009 10:52:00 AM
Last one will be a tough one for me but I'll survive. After 4 brothers, 3 brothers in law, 3 sons and finally Daddy's little girl, it will be emotional. Luckily I love the young man like a son. God Bl;ess. Vince
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Date: 1/14/2009 11:40:00 PM
Simply beautiful! Well constructed and expressed... Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 1/8/2009 12:31:00 PM
girls are great. and this piece is a fine rendition of that fact. thank you for your comment. john
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Date: 1/7/2009 5:27:00 PM
Tribute to mothers everywhere. Love the last stanza. Best wishes in the contest. Thank you for your kind words regarding my poem. Karen
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Date: 1/7/2009 5:46:00 AM
Great job. These are certainly acts of true beauty and moments we do all cherish. Great write and Continue to share.
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Date: 1/6/2009 12:48:00 AM
Donna , this piece is a " true beauty " , about a real beautiful truth . You have said it in perfect rhyming sequence . Best of luck in the contest .... I think it's a winner .... Tks for your kind words ...
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Date: 1/5/2009 10:51:00 PM
...don't worry about the category... you'll learn. Besides, if I'm unsure, I lump most of mine just under VERSE! K.
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Date: 1/5/2009 10:33:00 PM
Please read 'A Woman's Worth.' I know my place! K.
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Date: 1/5/2009 10:18:00 PM
Carefully crafted with sweet rhymes and a lovely flow... an honour and a pleasure to read and review. Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 1/5/2009 11:39:00 AM
What a picture you have created of love and true beauty. This is a beautiful piece of work,
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Date: 1/5/2009 11:02:00 AM
Truely beautiful...and a wonderful entry in the Beauty Way contest! Good luck, Donna! Well done ~ Carrie
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