What is Beauty?

What is Beauty?

A Poem by Lydia

Some say beauty is only skin deep

And others say it comes from within

A trait that so many go out of their way to keep

Replacing themselves with artificial skin

 

Does beauty really matter all that much,

Or is it simply pleasing to the eye?

It's also possible that beauty is a crutch

For the insecure who are trying to reach high

 

Would you define beauty for me, please?

I think everyone has a different view

Is it something for you to look at and tease,

Or is it a quality within a kind person, of which there are very few?

 

I think everyone possesses some sort of beauty

Because everybody is beautiful in their own special way

And I believe that it is everyone's duty

To make atleast one person feel exceptional one day

 

When someone says "beauty", I think of an ocean wave

But there are others who take this word for granted

I commend the ones who show they appreciate it, they are quite brave

You must understand this: Beauty is something that cannot be implanted

© 2012 Lydia


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Deep and thoughtful. Possibly better shown in prose? It reads much like prose. As the reader, I respond to the questions you ask, which reach beyond the poem. There are a few statements here that maybe reach too far, which is why I suggest prose. It leaves a little more room. I love the idea you entertain. It makes me consider a world without mirrors, where all we see is others. Beauty is something found and nurtured from within. You express that well. Implanted seems not to fit to well, but the word itself is perfect... hhmm. I love the line about beauty being a crutch. Nice imagery. Go with moments like that within the poem. Experiment. You have something worth polishing here. Expound on it. :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


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I love this poem, definitely a fav. well written and so true in every aspect x

Posted 11 Years Ago


Wonderful poem! Your words are so true and very wise. This is a very well written poem.

Posted 11 Years Ago


This is so true. Another beautiful poem by you :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


More wonderfully crafted words from you Lydia - truth and beauty.
Rosa -x-

Posted 11 Years Ago


i concur with all previous comments........beautiful

Posted 11 Years Ago


Some see beauty in a blade of grass,
others see it in a pretty girl.
You seem to have found beauty in a
secret place , in the mind of the viewer
and wherever the gentle dwell.
Thank you for a beautiful write t was
beautiful you know .
---- John

Posted 11 Years Ago


Such a beuatiful write. Enjoyed

Posted 11 Years Ago


Beautiful

Posted 11 Years Ago


This is a wonderful, beautiful (;)), thought provoking, interesting, and deep poem. I love how you have a rhyme scheme that helps it flow as well. Great use of punctuation. All together an amazing poem, one my favorites of yours.

Posted 11 Years Ago



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