Christopher Grieves Poet Rhyme

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Ugly People

Who are the ugly people?
I cannot really see
Your nose is a tad wonky
But seems perfectly shaped to me

Who are the ugly people?
Perhaps the way you stroll
Is not quite catwalk ready
But you have ambulatory soul

Who are the ugly people?
Your hair it whisps and flies
And yet I see the beauty
Hidden there behind your eyes

Who are the ugly people?
If you stutter when you talk
I just hear words of kindness
Though the world may call you dork

Who are the ugly people?
Not the poets or the painters
It's the socials and the media
Determined they should taint us

Who are the ugly people?
Not the ones who try their best
But the judgement laden critics
Or the ones who just detest

Who are the ugly people?
Those who preen, pout or pretend?
For ugly is a choice we make
From inside, in the end


14th October 2023

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Christina Bowring October 21, 2023 at 8:18 AM What a truly wonderful poem Christopher. I listened to it first - you recited it so well. A great voice - very fluent, lovely and sincere! Impressed! The writing itself - beautifully written and expressed in every line. So thought provoking and profound. Love the last two lines in particular. So heartening throughout.Really enjoyed your reading. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend :) :) Christopher Grieves October 27, 2023 at 12:51 AM Thank you Christina, for your generous comments :)

Ink Empress October 14, 2023 at 12:04 PM You’ve read this poem very well and is very well written too, at the end of the day ugly is a choice we make deep inside! How true is that! I always find ones with a kind soul and heart one that speaks no evil but speaks words of love, beautiful! Beauty of your heart reflects on your face too. But social media and society has their pre assigned values on beauty, based on judgemental mindset. Unfortunately so many get influenced and so many are left feeling unworthy!we are all God’s children. Christopher Grieves October 14, 2023 at 1:36 PM We do need to guard our hearts more than ever nowadays and yes, God sees through the external.. I even believe he is inside looking out, so it is the very last thing he considers important. Lovely comments, Ink, you do my heart good.

Jan Allison October 14, 2023 at 10:12 AM they say beauty is skin deep and in the eye of the beholder, I agree with Susan this is such thought provoking piece:-) hugs Jan xx Christopher Grieves October 14, 2023 at 10:32 AM Jan that is a wonderful comment, I stand, as I sense you do, with those souls who strive to see past the superficial. Bless you :)

Susan Ashley October 14, 2023 at 9:10 AM Dear Christopher, the beauty of kindness, acceptance and empathy shines through your lovely rhyme. I admire where your poem starts and I adore where it ends. Your last two stanzas bring your poem to a grand and impactful finale. A thoughtful and thought-provoking piece. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Christopher Grieves October 14, 2023 at 9:27 AM Susan, you greatly encourage me with your kind words x one of the beautiful people clearly :) Thank you x