He hid his blemish With a luxuriant beard His eyes were still sad He stood up erect Despite his old injury Honoring the dead She loved him so much Even his lopsided smile How he cherished her Image found at www.arthistoriesroom.wordpress.com
The poem and picture make me think of growing old with someone. You still see all the beauty, even as the years pass, no matter what the mirror or photo might say.
Wow!
ReplyDeleteUnconditional love is not always shouts and cheers - just a quiet kind of knowing and being..i echo Annell's wow!
ReplyDeleteShort but right on the mark!
ReplyDeleteThis certainly brings back the memories! Great lines oldegg!
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when you love someone you see nothing but their beauty even if some people only see it on the inside. Wonderful lines oldegg
ReplyDeleteThe poem and picture make me think of growing old with someone. You still see all the beauty, even as the years pass, no matter what the mirror or photo might say.
ReplyDeleteGreat character portrait!
ReplyDeleteYes, inner beauty always shines through.
ReplyDeleteLove conquers all. Delightful.
ReplyDeleteVery moving writing.
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