Your poem reminds me of these verses from the poem, "Ode on a Grecian Urn" by John Keats:


'Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all
Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.'

Thank you for awakening thought and reflection, Carol. Love and best wishes,

xo Regis

Everyone knows true beauty comes from the heart and all that you do for others. You can't paint people up with make-up and call that beauty. You have it right my dear

Edith

A beautiful gift wrap doesn't always hold a beautiful gift!

Love ya!

Jane

...and 'True' is powerful, all else indeed then follows, a beautiful thing, no matter~
Christine

Lily, There are so many snippets to what beauty is. It is the women who know the true meaning of beauty for they are always being judged. I look at women's eyes...Thanks!

Deborah

Lily,
Once again i am after so many have already said so much truth here. You are a remarkable poetess and convey in very loving words universal truths. Your gifts expressed are the bounty upon which we should ponder and heed.
The beauty in either man or woman is told in the eyes as it flows from the heart.
budd

I am delighted that I ran across your site and this poem. You have so well painted the true image of beauty like it truly is. It is what comes from within. Oh yes it is...

Well written

Sandy

My very favorite line is: "It comes from the way that a true laugh begins" I love that and it can apply to men. Second runner up is: "Beauty's on inside and outside is bare" that is just sterling! I feel pretty beautiful just reading this. ~~ Diana

Thank you for this beautiful reminder Lily, this is true. It's what is in the heart that counts.

Gail

It hard to say what's already been said Lily. You are a truly remarkable woman with the ability to see reality and show it to others!

Mark

Excellent poem Carolee,

You inspired me to write more passionate poetry! Praise God!

I see the beauty in the eyes of my lover in her deep green blue's.
She also has a warm loving heart and soul that beats for two.
When the time is just right and our passions rise.
No thorns wan be seen from the rose of this man's eyes.

Peace, love and blessings,

John Michael

My dear beautiful lady, you are so wise. I hope that all read the wisdom you so eloquently post here about the true meaning of beauty.

I bow and tip my hat to you

Cyrano

It's a common mistake made by man since we live in a visual world. We seek visual beauty in our clothes, cars, art,homes and most everything else. All of which have flaws, we grow bored and their beauty fades so they get replaced. The beauty you describe is immortal and many times over looked or misjudged by perceptions. A bit idealistic without exception because even beauty has it's moments of lapse. Surely the whole person concept allows for being human.
Wonderfully written.

Stay well and keep writing
Eddy

Beauty is one of those elusive traits that is a combination of the soul and the senses. While mortal man cannot resist the beauty of a woman's body, they are also attracted to the beauty of a woman's mind. Her eyes tell so much about how she feels. Your poem so eloquently described that any amount of accessories is not reveal true beauty. In fact, accessories often revealed the opposite–a selfish person.

Beautifully written with a very strong message.

Ron

Nicely done, Lily.

Yes, indeed, roses do have thorns and it is a perfect example concerning the outward beauty of woman. Still, we cannot help but be taken by this outward beauty, it attracts, mesmerizes and gives us a warm feeling. Only after the superficial beauty has done its job and has been the reason for a smile, a word, some kind of beginning. After that beginning is when we began to see through the makeup, et al, and find the true and tender beauty within. Great poetry, Carol.

Exceptionally wonderful, this really touches the essence of the word beauty.
It couldn't have been said better and more beautiful

I'm in awe Carolee