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Real Beauty is Interior
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Real Beauty is Interior |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Real Beauty Is Interior There was a time wihen I would have given all that I possess for a woman of exterior beauty. Thinking it was the grand prize, the necessary ingredient to guarantee a world of happiness. Now I would not give $1.98 because I know that my eyes were the victim of lust and vanity. Physical beauty pleases the eye but what can it do for the pleasure of the heart and soul? In reality, nothing matters more than the essence of the beauty that comes from within. With it comes all the blessings of the universe. Without it, you have an empty vessel, pleasing to the eye but in the interior void of substance. JamesLee November28 2003 |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very true James...the real beauty comes from the heart and soul of the person. Well done! Hugs~ ~ To love and be loved |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh James, this is so very true, sweet friend, capitalism must fall apart so then we can finally harmonize to each other and feel all that matters! (big hugggssssss) God less You, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet James, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Reminded me of the old song, said something like, "A pretty face don't make no pretty heart".  [This message has been edited by Duncan (11-28-2003 10:50 PM).] |
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PsychoticBunni Member
since 2003-10-03
Posts 162Mythical Atlantis |
i agree w/ duncan. one can never be sure if a person's physical beauty balances her inner beauty. Meg Meg- And the Texan pushed the Mexican out of the plane and screamed, "Long live the ALAMO!!!!!!!!!" |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
I love this honest write, James. So much wisdom in your words. Patricia |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Bravo James!!!.....and a huge round of applause for this fine piece of writing. How very true it is that beauty is only skin deep. It is only when we look beyond that we find the real hidden treasure. "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Very nice to read. In the end it's all about heart! Thanks for sharing this. Lot's of conviction seems to come through here. Love, Terri~  [This message has been edited by SharaRose (11-29-2003 04:17 AM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I see you're growing wiser with each passing day...  |
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redheart angrybraids Member
since 2000-04-16
Posts 410honolulu, hawaii |
it seems like maybe, you have recogized the differnce between visual and internal lust and love, they are great in simularity but opposite in purpose may your journey be real, my friend, good times, dorky times, and real feel good times could be right under your begining peace kindly, redheart dig the open mind [This message has been edited by redheart angrybraids (11-30-2003 01:06 AM).] |
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jaicie114 Senior Member
since 2003-09-27
Posts 750On the edge of forever |
Great verse, JamesMichael...uhhhh..but, I'm confused...aren't you the same JamesMichael that penned the ultra-sexy "Hong Kong Girls"? Ohh..just checking!! LOL (And, I know...it sure doesn't hurt to be beautiful in both "realms"!!) Both are great poems, though...seriously. Thank you. Love and Light...jc This I know as Truth...we are all Beings of Light. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Thank you all for the nice responses... Yes jaicie you have me there...I am the same...James |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
This one deserves top billing. I am in motion |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
After extensive research, I do believe you finally learned a valuable lesson! lol  Cheers to not taking things, or women, at face value!   EA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JamesMichael~ 'In reality, nothing matters more than the essence of the beauty that comes from within. With it comes all the blessings of the universe. Without it, you have an empty vessel, pleasing to the eye but in the interior void of substance.' And this wisdom of a write applies to both sexes ... for sure~ I love this, poet~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Kristabell Senior Member
since 2003-11-29
Posts 678Portland, OR |
Yeah, you are so right!! That is the truest thing, really. Outer beauty is not everything. iIf someone is good looking, but really nasty to you, would you date them? No, definately not, not me at least. You have a good talent for expressing what you think. Good Job!! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
James - you are so right with this. Beauty does come from the inside, I've learned it and it's true... BC |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I have witnessed beyond beautiful people on the outside...but...and I say this with no insult intended...that beauty becomes less and less attractive once that person shows they're true inner self..you can dress it up with the best of clothes, jewelery,the finest of make-up, but...when there is nothing inside accept self absorption, greed and attitude...all else seems to disappear and that beauty fades awful quickly. To me, beauty from within is priceless...I don't care what you look like on the outside, the more beautiful you are on the inside shines through and is so eternally complimenting and attractive. The better I become aquainted with these people...I cannot express how beautiful/handsome they become, more then easy on the eyes. Lovely poem... |
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