Poetry: Beauty Is...
@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
Rupert, Idaho
November 5, 2018 2:15pm CST
Beauty is being real,
When everything that surrounds you is fake, or pretend.
Beauty is being pure, staying pure, thinking pure,
in a world full of darkness and temptations.
Beauty is living free in the moment,
not letting the past affect the future
Beauty is breaking down,
finding ones true self in a crowd full of imposters.
Beauty is on the inside, from the soul,
radiating outside.
Some only have outer beauty,
but are dark and cold hearted on the inside.
How can those people live a long and happy life,
unless they find some inner beauty,
some heart and soul.
© Courtney Dutton
I wrote this years ago about beauty. What do you think of the poem? What do you define beauty as?
Photo via Pixabay
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@hillhjill (23714)
• United States
5 Nov 18
I like the poem very much and I think beauty is all on the inside of you and how you treat others.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
5 Nov 18
Thank you very much 
And so true! I definitely agree
And so true! I definitely agree 2 people like this
@ucveteran (25)
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5 Nov 18
"True beauty is reflected in one's soul—being truthful, honest, helpful, and trustworthy. Smiling at others even when you are having a bad day, complimenting someone and meaning it, spending time with family and friends, kindness, and most importantly being the best person that you can be."
P.S. I love the poem you've posted :D
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
5 Nov 18
I am glad you liked the poem :) And I really like your definition of beauty -- that's so true! Thank you for sharing!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
5 Nov 18
@ucveteran My pleasure :) And that's great...I say go for it!
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@ucveteran (25)
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5 Nov 18
@MommyOfEli2013 Thank you! Seems like you encourage me to make or post poems. I am now having plans to do it and thanks to you hehehe
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
5 Nov 18
I like the way you describe the beauty that is really important. I agree with your thoughts expressed through this poem.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
5 Nov 18
Thank you very much :) I appreciate your feedback!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Nov 18
@MommyOfEli2013 You are very welcome.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
5 Nov 18
You do, and I really appreciate that! I'm glad you like it
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@Michellekidwell (29427)
• Sonora, California
7 Nov 18
A person can be beautiful on the outside but if they have an ugly attitude, if there mean or cruel they are ugly. Beauty should come from the inside out!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Nov 18
Yes, that is very true! Thank you for your input :)
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
5 Nov 18
Thank you very much, that was my hope in writing this one :)
@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
6 Nov 18
Excellent poem! I really do have passion when it comes to poems, some of the words are strikingly beauteous.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84226)
• Rupert, Idaho
6 Nov 18
Well thank you very much, I appreciate your feedback!
