The Beauty in Me

For true beauty is not skin-deep...

The beauty in me is not skin-deep
Like a treasure you would hunt
Like a gift you would keep
The beauty in me  is that something to touch.


The beauty in me is not hollow
Like a music you would empathize
Like the story you would know
The beauty in me is that something to realize.


The beauty in me is not that apparent
Like the sound in the air
Like the door unopened
The beauty in me depends on what I think...

Am I beautiful?
The beauty in me is now clearly seen
On the mirror of my mind and soul
The beauty in me that will never fade away. 

                                           ~~¤~~

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

When I was sixteen, a female friend in her early twenties saw me in town with the girlfriend I had at the time. Later, she told me, "Sammy, I thought you'd have a pretty girlfriend." Her words were tough to swallow, and I felt a combination of anger and embarassment. Sure, I knew my girl didn't have a great face, but her figure was amazing and I liked her. Society too often places value on the unimportant and superficial.

[Dhaye]

Thank you for reading my work... but of course, for sharing your experience when you are younger. At least you have that principle that true beauty is not found physically. You liked her because you saw her inner beauty that makes you happy whenever you are with each other.
You're right. Our society places value on things that are shallow... just skin-deep.

[Carolann Dowsett]

I love this, it is so important that we see inner beauty. That which exists within ourselves and that which exists in others.

[Dhaye]

Thank you so much. Before we start loving others, we should know how to love ourselves first....for we cannot share what we don't have. If we love ourselves, we should know how to appreciate what is good in us...our true beauty.
Thanks for reading this piece.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Welcome :)

[Carissa Marie]

Everyone is beautiful in their own way. Nice write.

[Dhaye]

Thanks :)

[Angel Bird]

Yes there's beauty in everyone somewhere deep inside, and only a few will ever be able to see it, for only those who truly care will get to look deeper inside a being.¨

Wonderful poem.

[Dhaye]

Yah, thanks Angel B. Only a few could see my heart.

[AWickedMoon]

"The beauty in me is not skin-deep
Like a treasure you would hunt
Like a gift you would keep"

These lines are absolutely stunning!

A beautiful poem by a beautiful lady. :)

[Dhaye]

Thank you for the review, AWickedMoon. I also enjoy reading your works.
I just had no other topic last night but myself.