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The Grace of Beauty

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The hidden depths of
grace that touch all
who gaze on...

 

Kindness that oozes from
every pore envelops those
who stand alone;

 

A gentle word for those
who need...in times of troubles
and sadness;

 

An open heart and hands that
reach out and touch those who
are unloved...

 

Stillness...and yet...
receptive to a whimper..
a cry in the dark;

 

Beauty lies within us all
if we care to look for it...
let it free.

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  • Harrisham Minhas
    June 21
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    A subtle and positive write.


  • nilav
    October 20, 2008
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    the words enough to fill the whole world with beauty....enjoyed it


  • faithwhisperer silver member
    May 17, 2008

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    How lovely...your poem here has a great message, and I agree with you wholeheartedly! Thanks for the inspiration!

    • cutiepie gold member
      May 17, 2008
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      Many thanks for your kindness . It was a while since this was written and I have to thank you for taking me back to this particular poem.

  • Bob Fox
    January 28, 2008

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    Wonderful

    Ans so true if we only search inside & realize that loce & care are essential to a world where peace can exist. Bravo on one of your best writes


    • cutiepie gold member
      January 29, 2008
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      Thank you Bob for your kindness, as always, very much appreciated

  • davidwright silver member
    January 13, 2008
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    Very charming sentiment. Thoughtfully written. Good write - happy trails


  • aboomer silver member
    December 18, 2007

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    Very beautiful wording. So lovely. I really enjoyed this. Couldn't pick a favorite line, but do love your ending,
    'beauty lies within us all
    if we care to look for it...
    let it free.'
    So true. If we just would take the time to realize that we are beautiful inside - and should share that beauty and kindness with others. Wouldn't the world be a much better place then.
    Beautiful!


  • only1love4ever
    November 2, 2007

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    This poem made me wonder how many others could feel so lost, but if only they could read the beauty you have set on this page, then maybe they too could have hope. This is beautiful.


    • cutiepie gold member
      November 2, 2007
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      Thank you I am delighted that you enjoyed it


  • crimsondew
    October 27, 2007
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    This is very beautiful is all I am going to say.
    Keep it up!


    • cutiepie gold member
      October 28, 2007
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      Thank you I am delighted that you enjoyed this as it is a favorite of mine


  • Mirthryl
    September 28, 2007

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    I enjoyed your observations of acts of beauty. If we look for them, or for opportunities to demonstrate them, we will find them!

    I don't understand the comma placement after 'Kindness', 'A gentle word' and 'Beauty' (I would have omitted them), and perhaps have chosen 'envelops' instead of 'enveloping', as the "Kindness" (I think?) is used as a singular rather than plural in your line. "Whimper" I think, is the spelling intended.

    Excellent title, and I especially loved your "open heart and hands". Beautifully encouraging final stanza.

    • cutiepie gold member
      September 28, 2007
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      Thank you sweetie for your help with this poem. Sadly I lack education and need all the help I can get with punctuation (I am dreadful ) but I have been back and edited this and hope it reads with more clarity

      • Mirthryl
        September 28, 2007
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        Reads much smoother now! We are all capable of studying nature and people, and things that interest us. You are blessed with keen observation, understanding and insights, as well as compassion. These make the meat of poetry.

        Punctuation can be helpful for flow and emphasis, but if you have nothing to say, who cares if it is neatly punctuated??

  • celadia
    September 22, 2007

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    This poem was a great wish. If only people could be kind all the time and to people who are alone in the world and hurting. A wonderful poem.


    • cutiepie gold member
      September 22, 2007
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      Thank you Kindness costs nothing...just a few minutes of our lives

  • KateJones144
    September 21, 2007

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    love the title as well

    This is such a beautiful piece... you made some great points and I agree that we really should all be looking for the beauty in things more than we do.

    • cutiepie gold member
      September 21, 2007
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      Thank you Kate, Delighted that you enjoyed it Many thanks for your comments, as always, very much appreciated


  • Candy6
    May 28, 2007
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    very beautiful poem. well written.


  • esroddo silver member
    May 14, 2007

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    Wow And Double Wow

    I felt a sense of peace, yet sadness. Your words flowed together so beautiful. Painting a story to reach out to some one that needs it. (Lisa)
    "An open heart and hands that
    reach out and touch those who
    are unloved...

    Stillness...and yet...
    receptive to a wimper..
    a cry in the dark;

    Beauty, lies within us all,
    if we care to look for it...
    let it free."


    • cutiepie gold member
      May 14, 2007
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      Thank you Lisa, this is one of my favorites, glad you enjoyed it

  • thelostchild
    December 19, 2006

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    IT WAS GREAT! All of it flowed sooo perfectly together

    My whole life i have had trouble with writing but i coulf tell a good piece of literature when i see one or poem in your case...but anyways i just liked the way your whole poem flowed perfectly togethere and i did not see any flaws really. but then i could be wrong..i never was any good at writing or english...anyways great job..keep it up


  • Confusicus
    December 19, 2006

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    This seems to be a resounding theme in this contest, it's true beauty is what is within. This piece was well written, good job.


  • Rose Angel gold member
    December 16, 2006

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    After my own Heart Girl!

    You have said what I want to say so much as sort of a motto....Written so well...I am so honored to get a word of praise from you...when I see all your accomplishments in poetry..My roots are Scottish..My Mom born there..This work is simple but so sweet...Go on with your giftings Cutiepie...and I shall return to read more! Beauty is in us all if we care to look for it!"


  • W B Burkholder
    December 12, 2006
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    how wonderful and hearttouching, a beautiful piece full of kindness and love, wonderful piece


  • Rae the MoonShine
    December 11, 2006

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    Oh wow... what a poem!

    Hi there! I stumbled across your profile and thought you seemed a very kind person so I checked out this poem.

    What a treat to read! You've done a beautiful job on this, and that's perfect considering the contest! My, my, my, this is just lovely, and I adore the title in a huge way! Thank you for writing such a gorgeous poem! Good luck in the contest!

    God bless,

    -Rae


    • cutiepie gold member
      December 12, 2006
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      Many thanks for the wonderful comments, as always very much appreciated


  • troyias
    December 8, 2006
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    Lovely

    You have done a beautiful job with this. I love the flow and the message. Great Job.

    *Go with God*

    Valerie

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