Veiled

Her eyes contain multitudes
Of hidden splendour,
Locked in a veiled threat -
The guise of a sinner.

Yet see them shine
And see life undimmed -
The gentle rhythm
Of an elemental hymn.

Human fabric freely shines
Through the veils they place
Between her inner beauty
And their outer space.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

You are talented...Pen on...:).................

[Ruairidh]

Thank you! Since discovering this site, I do feel inspired to write more poetry, so it's good to get some encouragement.... Ruairidh

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...Any time...:)......................

[Gypsie]

Simple and yet profound. I enjoyed looking through the eyes from your point of view.

[Ruairidh]

Thank you for reading and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you could see through my eyes right now you'd see a wild Atlantic ocean off the west coast of Scotland - next stop Canada! Labrador as the crow flies...

[Gypsie]

Wow, it has been a long time since I saw that part of Canada. I have had Pacific views for the past several years. So, I will be looking forward to more from your point of view.

[Shadowed_pilgrim]

Oh my, that was beautiful. So short and yet so... flabbergasting... Just mesmerising, I wouldn't think such a short and simple text could have that affect but this has proved me wrong. Well done!

[Ruairidh]

Mòran Taing (many thanks) for this comment. I appreciate it and the fact that you found it 'mesmerising'...I don't know what to say, but thanks for telling me!

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A touching look at the beauty that is out of reach, well done, good read.

[Ruairidh]

Thanks for reading and commenting. 'The beauty that is out of reach' - indeed. Glad you enjoyed it and I look forward to reading some of your own work.