Beauty

Tonight I’ve strolled in gardens
Seen wonders beyond your dreams
Heard secrets of ancient longings
Whispered in flowing streams

Til dawn broke the horizon
I sought true beauty’s form
And found this tender rose
battered by violent storm

Yet it stood undaunted
Retained a silent pride
That even beneath bruised petals
It could never hide

My spirit ached to touch it
I knew this was what I sought
After caressing silk perfection
One could have no other thought

In this place of drifting mists
Where heaven and earth meet
I was shown that the most fragile things
Cruelty could not defeat

Beauty is not appearance
Its hidden deep inside
And in a sparkling dawn
Broken hearts thought to confide

You must always remember when
Lonely others make you feel
Flesh time will consume
But inner strength’s forever real

I knew you would not believe
These things I said were true
So very gently it collected I
To bring back home to you

Another very good one