As long as...
We focus on God's beauty that resides in our hearts,
The beauty reflected in our faces would never fade. *
© Demetrios Trifiatis
20 February 2026
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* Dedicated to a good friend of mine who has recently observed that her face is not as pretty as it used to be. Of course, I disagree, for God finds her, as all of us, very beautiful, no matter what we may think.
Inner beauty, bright and clear,
In a laugh, in a cheer.
Kindness shared, a helping hand,
In small acts, we understand.
A warm smile, a caring tone,
In our hearts, we're never alone.
True beauty shines in what we do,
In friendship, it shows through.
A soft glow that warms the soul,
In small acts, we find our whole.
True beauty lives in how we care,
A gentle heart is always rare
Is genuine
I walk in my own beauty
rather than societies
I am strong
independent
I live by my words and thoughts
I stay true to the path
I am the soothing to a broken heart
a troubled soul
an ear for someone to let all their feelings out
I focus on the positive
letting all the negative flow on by
lifting spirits
bringing sunshine
even to the darkest spots
life brings trials, but
everything happens for a reason
Compassion with truth
Inner beauty, patience, trust
Accept me for me.
If one extols the beauty of your face,
Question their gaze—can they see your place?
You are far more than a fleeting glance;
A heart filled with purpose; a spirit’s dance;
Can they truly cherish your light?
Or judge your worth by just shimmering sight?
A radiant soul, a heart so bright,
Is the true beauty, that shines with light.
For outer charm, may fade with time,
But inner beauty, is a beauty sublime.
A gentle spirit, a loving grace,
makes a person beautiful, in every place.
While physical looks, may catch the eye,
It's the inner beauty, that touches the sky.
With kindness, empathy, and a caring heart,
A person's inner beauty, sets them apart.
For true beauty lies, not in the face,
But in the love, and the warmth of the embrace.
So let us focus, on the beauty within,
And cultivate, a heart that wins.
For inner beauty, is a treasure rare,
And shines brighter, than any physical care.
I open myself
like petals of a flower
inner beauty shown
Shines of the Soul
The inner beauty of the soul is sublime;
It sparkles for an eternal time,
Like the sun it is divine:
While hard to define
Its true flame
Shines
Like gem framed
With borders refined
Like moonlight that is divine
And reflecting rays of the sunshine
That transcends the boundaries of space and time.
In the gaze of a woman, beauty does unfold,
Yet beyond the surface, a deeper story's told.
For beauty lies not in skin's hue or grace,
But in the depths of a passionate embrace.
In seamless efforts to aid the needy's plight,
To feed the hungry, and shelter from the night,
Beauty finds its home in acts of grace,
A love unselfish, a heart's steadfast embrace.
The color of skin, a mere fleeting hue,
But the beauty within, forever true.
For it resides in the depths of the soul,
A virtuous beacon, making hearts whole.
External beauty fades with passing years,
But inner beauty, through joy and tears,
Leaves its mark on hearts, an enduring trace,
A testament to love, in every embrace.
Let us cherish the beauty within,
A radiant light, where true love begins.
For it's the soul's reflection, pure and whole,
That binds us together, heart and soul.
Seasons change as years go by,
winter’s cold and summer dry.
Life is hard in many ways,
yet rings are formed as seasons change.
So, although not but bark we see,
inside there is a true beauty.
Discover our inner beauty
By Michelle Morris
26/01/2023
There's this thing that people do
When they're mean and they're small
They harm and they bully
They damage one and all
Words and deeds with barbs
Pulling of emotional strings
Stabbing and tripping
Not feeling any compassion
Why do they do it?
Where are our true hearts?
Why do they feel good
Whilst tearing others apart?
The world is big enough
For each and every one
We need to get in touch with love
For we are part of a greater whole
There's enough to go around
No need to compete with each other
Kindness and empathy
Are always ways to make friends
People don't need to be ugly
People don't need to be mean
But there's so much hurt out there
That they feel it's easier to hurt than heal
If each of us took time
To discover our inner beauty
We'd realise there's no need
To harm anyone so cruelly
The world needs love and light
The world needs a deeper healing
If everyone became their best self
Our souls would expand spiritual meaning
© Michelle Morris, 2023
Inner beauty is so radiant
that it does not require
painting, makeup or repair.
A Happy Man
A wise man knows him to be a fool,
But is a happy man more than one?
The one with a smile bright as the sun,
He is a unique one,
He’d greet everyone,
With a warm hello so nice,
He is always as cool as ice,
A wise man knows him to be a fool,
But is a happy man more than one?
Godly contagious his joy,
His ugly face is just a decoy,
He is loved yet hated,
Is this really how he is fated?
The masses won’t understand,
His friendly happiness,
His enthusiastic greetings,
Oh what a beauty of a human he is!
But sadly what an ugly face he is,
For they won’t ever,
They have never,
Seen true inner beauty,
Seen true inner beauty…..
Take my hand
Let me lead you into the beautiful wilderness.
Take my hand
Let me show you the way into the picturesque countryside.
Take my hand
Let me shepherd you into the righteousness of the light.
Take my hand
Let me remove the shadows of darkness from your life.
Take my hand
Let me lead you to blessedness and happiness.
Take my hand
Let me banish your disappointments and sorrows.
Take my hand
Let me reveal the inner beauty that you possess.
Take my hand
Let me eliminate your hindering self-doubt.
Take my hand
Let me be your friend.
Your inner beauty
Your physical beauty fades
Inner beauty stays
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