A Beauty That Reminds

I have seen such a beauty

That cannot be explained

Beauty that reminds us

Of the love that still remains

 

A simple smile and a nod

To let you know that you are seen

Or a dollar to the drifter

For a Coke from the machine

 

The way a child swings their legs

When they cannot touch the floor

Or when you rush ahead of others

Just to hold the door

 

The innocence of a child

Asking "Why do people fight?"

Or just chatting with a stranger

Late into the night

 

The way a teacher loves his job

Even when he can't pay rent

Or when someone leaves a check

On a car they left a dent

 

How your mother makes you soup

When you're sick home from school

Or a simple comment from a friend

To let you know they think you're cool

 

The way a father shows his son

How to hammer in a nail

Or when a man asks "How ya doin?"

Even though he brings your mail

 

All these things are so small

So insignificant to us

But I know they make a difference

In a world that carries thus

Reviews

[Hester Vane]

Such a beautiful piece. I love the final stanza, such a poignant way to end the piece. I also like how you have added some archaic language into the poem, its subtle but adds a real level of sophistication to the poem. I really enjoyed reading this

[Inda]

Great flow and structure, just a fantastic piece that seems like an ode to optimism!

[Eddie Phillips]

Beautiful, just a truly sweet and wonderfully flowing poem.

[Rosaria_V]

This was so great!! I love how you just made the words flow just right :) Nicely done

[Phantom Heart]

Nice flow, nice idea/ideas. It was good! I liked it a lot.

[TJB]

This is great! It's simple yet strong.