Behind Her Beauty

resembles a ballad; was meant to be a love poem

Those eyes of yours disguise what pours

in weltering rains of hurt.

Your radiant face and brimming grace,

in deepest dark divert.

Your dulcet whispers, comely smile ...

yet still, you feel so weak.

The lonesome whiles and moments vile

are hidden when you speak.

Your lilting voice, such eloquent speech,

in truth, they wish to tell

of searing pain ~ its piercing peak,

how living life's been hell.

The scaring tears upon your cheek

reflect dire feelings blue,

yet all the pain that life can bring

has never dimmed your hue!

Author's Note

Please leave a review. I want to know what you think.

Reviews

[Em]

Oh my goodness! This is so beautiful. I love the style, the story, everything about it. It is a LOVE poem and a very beautiful one at that. "Yet all the pain that life can bring has never dimmed your hue!" is such a beautiful line. I just really love this poem a lot. Very well done I must say. I will most definitely be reading more of you work. Thank you for sharing such lovely writing.

[William Liston]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed. I really wouldn't consider this a love poem .. but I'm still glad you could enjoy this.

[lightsong]

William dear, the way You gently lay Your hand and heart and try to break in slowly into her private world is so touching and soooo loving, a strong woman is a beautiful woman, and Your words here just show it so perfectly, her inner beauty and her strong spirit shine within her face through her hidden ongoing tears... I love this piece for the depths it carries, very beautiful, and keep laying Your hand, she needs it.

[William Liston]

Wow, I'm glad to know this poem could touch you so deeply, My Friend. That you found this piece deeply caring and tender is truly a heart-warming complement.
Thank you for all your kind words.

[Fahmida Mehreen]

"The scaring tears upon your cheek
reflect dire feelings blue,
yet all the pain that life can bring
has never dimmed your hue!"

It has been raining for last few days in my city. And the day is very damp. I had to come to work drenched and of course not feeling my best. Everything about the last few days has been very dull and difficult in its own ways. But now I have to say: these 4 lines made my day.

Thank you. :)

[William Liston]

What could be better than making someone's day : )
Thank you for your kind words.

[Mr.Write]

I think most people can relate to times when they've had to, or felt, they've had to put on a mask for the public whilst tearing up inside. It's a great poem - one of my favorites actually.

[William Liston]

I'm glad this could be one of your favorites.
Thank you for your kind words.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

This poem speaks of maturity and intuition, an ability to feel your way through the depths of someone who keeps the deepest parts of herself hidden from those who never take the time to see. This, I believe, is the true gift of a poet. We see and feel deeper than most and have the insight and grace to put it into words.

[William Liston]

Thank you for your kind words and insights, Linda.
As a poet, I try to pay attention to the many subtleties of life ... that's where poetry is often found, in the instances too obvious to be seen.
Thanks again for all the encouragement ... your words are greatly appreciated.

[Angelheart1]

As I read your poetry a little voice keeps repeating in my head ~ " there is no way that he is anywhere the age of 16", for it takes one with maturity and having lived lifes ups & downs to be able to share poetry as you write it. It really doesn't matter about your age for you are a very good writer and its an honor to read your words.

I might add that this piece is filled with compassion & caring deeply for someone close to you ... who seems to have no control over circumstances in their life but they continue to chug along & not lose their spirit.

This is a very nice write Will and I thank you for sharing it with us Sir & I look forward to reading more from you. angel

[William Liston]

Ahh, you're such an angel : )
The way you've described this piece proves that you've grasped everything as I've intended, and to know that it affected you in such a way is truly gratifying.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Angel; they warm my heart : )

[Maria]

Ahh what a bliss. if someone could ever write something as close to this of me, sigh. So deep and full of much love. Truly heart felt and inspiring as well. Loved it very much.

[William Liston]

Being that this poem was inspired by a real person, your compliments mean a lot to me. I'm glad this poem could have such an impact on you, Maria : )

[Maria]

She truly is blessed indeed. And thank you.

[Poetic Beauty]

Look closely and you will find people who have walked through the fires of hell only to come out warrior strong and fiercely kind.

[William Liston]

Ah, your words are so true.
Thank you for reading and reviewing.

[Penny for your thoughts]

So beautiful! I love the way you describe this delicate, wounded person as one who rises above all circumstances and shines. Outstanding!

[William Liston]

It seems you've grasped the message just as I've intended : )
Thank you for reading and reviewing. Your kind words are greatly appreciated!

[emipoemi]

Poetic and Profound! Your words but render me speechless. ¡Maravilloso!

[William Liston]

Thank you for your kind words.

[Hyacinth]

This touches my heart. It kinda resonates with me, and some if my experianxe in the past. The fact that you wrote this so beautifully is epic. Thank k you for sharing :)

[William Liston]

I'm glad this could resonate with you ... I appreciate your kind words.