what is true beauty?
Marylin Monroe some will point
the hands are the beholder some note
a gift not for two only for those
money to trade, a portrait to hire
hours to perfect seconds to please
impression for the soul, a lie I agree

what is true beauty?
my own I know have to share, leaving to judge...
the enthusiasm to potray you
the joy to be yourself not for hire
the pride of fine roots without disguise
the inner self without a discussion
the savings without bargaining
the welcome from all without a smudge
the smile to new days without the rush
the perfect partner to only confront
the melody to alarm dim lights
the natural image of him who made without a cent
true beauty is not paid, said nor made only kept within
© mari3