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The Essence of Beauty
by David Rumer
Sunday, August 10, 2003


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Written for Rachel, age 10.


 The Essence of Beauty

What is the essence of beauty?
A graceful bird on wing,
The flutter of a butterfly,
A lovely song to sing?

The comfort of a mother's love,
A kitten's restless play?
A waving field of daffodils
We chanced upon one day?


Why are we touched by such as these
We see along the way?
Why do we stop awhile to look
And interrupt our play?


If beauty's essence is the key
That makes our being whole,
Perhaps real beauty isn't seen,
But rests within our soul.




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Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle 12/21/2004
This is beautiful, David. I don't know how I missed this in its original posting, over a year ago. Thank you for sharing this piece. I'll always believe that "true beauty" is not that which can be seen on the outside, but that which resides within.
Take care,
Jill
Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader) 8/10/2003
Oh this is most beautiful, excellant and wise...enjoyed this one extremely much!
~Nikki~
Reviewed by nevine Al Seidi 8/10/2003
I love this.. Obviously you have that essence!
Reviewed by Alexandra* OneLight*® Authors & Creations 8/10/2003
A graceful, sweet write. Very beautiful, indeed.
Reviewed by Susan de Vegter 8/10/2003
Absoluetly truthful in every way. Stunning beauty with every line.
Hoorah for beauty!

Susan
Reviewed by Alain Gracio 8/10/2003
oh yes! and the art of flyfishing. Ars in poetic grace and charm! Lovely heart-warming poem.
Cheers
Allain
Reviewed by Londis Carpenter 8/10/2003
This is everything poetry should be. Excellently written.
Reviewed by Gaye Dale (Reader) 8/10/2003
What a beautiful present for Rachael, one that would reach the heart of a little girl with light and lovely images and just the right amount of wisdom for her to hold close.


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