Is She Beautiful?

Beaming bride, trim waist, soft hands.
Gazing, wondering, dreaming,

Heart that flutters, lips speak love

Beauty—Unquestioned

Toddling child, innocent, sweet

Trusting, loving, laughing,

Bright eyes sparkle, plump cheeks grin

Beauty—Pure

Mother bustling, busy day, long night

Worrying, teaching, leading

Prayers of pleading, Hands that sooth

Beauty—Enduring

Winner of bread, student of books

Caring, striving, serving

Dreams yet fulfilled, ache in her chest

Beauty—Undaunted

Maker of homes, gazing ‘round, empty nest

Traveling, enjoying, supporting

Letters of love, faces to greet

Beauty—Refined

New adolescent, childhood gone

Trying, shying, becoming

Freedom seeking, future looming

Beauty—Blossoming

Woman of age, graying and bent

Slowing, accepting, remembering

Spirit contented, sacrifice made

Beauty—Tested

Daughters of God, young and old

Striving, falling, rising

Beauty inherent, Blessings endowed
Beautiful—All

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