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abhishobi
3 years ago
abhishobi 3 years ago

When people talk about beauty,
Seldom it's about the inner one.
It's always about eyes, nose, skin tone, height and weight,
Why not about other personality traits?
Things which mirror dosen't reflect.
If one is beautiful out and ugly within,
Is that beauty or the other way around,
Ofcourse, both is seldom found bliss.

Susan Katz
3 years ago
Susan Katz 3 years ago

Thank you for submitting your very insightful poem.  I think your poem might benefit from some research into English grammar, though I will say, I think you did a powerful job of getting your message across.  I like where you intend your poem to end, but think you need to reword that last line so that it says what you want it to.  Both are seldom - (plural since there are two) found (in?) bliss (in the form of?) bliss (as) bliss.  As written, it is a bit confusing.  I am very grateful for your interest in poetladykatz and thank you again, for sharing your work with me.  - Susan

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