Beauty isn't always what's on the outside. It's what's inside that counts.

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Within Me
by Kathleen Sheppard
Scarlet lips as red as a rose,
perfect hips in a seductive pose.
On the outside this is what I may be,
but what about looking at the heart within me.

Long black hair, surrounding my face,
baby blue eyes and full of grace.
This is what most men chase,
but my soul and feeling cannot be erased.

Long, untouched legs with a snug fitting skirt,
a short and sexy tube top shirt,
I take my looks with little pride,
for what I care about is what's inside.

They say that these looks are a sensation,
that I am one of God's best creations,
But all I really want is for you to see,
all the good that is within me.
© 1999 Kathleen Sheppard Please respect the rights of the author and Passions in Poetry. If you would like to use this poem on your own web page, please contact the Author. Thank you.
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15 Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
  • shivani
    wow. this is one of the most amazing poems i have ever come across! caring about who the person actually is happens to be alot more important than looks will ever be. i really do believe that and seeing that thought being put in this wonderful poem. it's amazing. great job!
  • Rajiv
    10/10
  • emma
    this poem really speaks to me. i am going through some situations at the mo that makes we wish people could see whats inside too, not jsut judge me for the fact im a model etc. x keep writing hun, u are an inspriation.
  • Linda
    You expressed so beautifully what I've so often felt. What we look like is a gift from our Creator; what we are inside is our own creation to give away.
  • Justin
    I read your poem and found it incredible. Then, I clicked the little more button because I couldn't believe how good you are. All of your poems are absolutely inspirational. If you're not already considering being a poet at least part time, you should. I'm just absolutely blown away.
  • VICTORIA
    I REALLY LIKE THIS ONE YOU HIT ON VERY TRUE FACTS. IF PEOPLE LOOK BEYOND HIPS AND LEGS AND A PRETTY FACE THEY WOULD BE OKAY. TRULLY THERE IS MORE TO WOMEN THEN JUST WHAT THEY SEE.
  • mary
    what a beautiful poem i am glad that you see just how beautiful you are not just a pretty doll in pretty clothes
  • Terri
    Your poem expressed what I could not say. It is simple and beautiful! Thankyou!
  • Karri
    I enjoyed reading your poem and I hope that all of your wishes do eventually come true.
  • asia
    I was just reading ya poem and it's madd hot,it's 4real. Keep up the good work adn you'll see some of my work posted up soon
  • mike
    the beauty in your words reflect how beautiful you really are. sometimes the soul is invisible - thanks for opening a window to yours.
  • neki
    Mrs. Sheppard I really enjoyed reading your poem. Keep up the good work. May God Bless you. Out of all the one I look over you had the best one. It wasn`t to long,and it went right to the point. So please keep up the good work. Hope to be reading more from you soon.
  • JulietAGurlPoet
    GREAT Poem
  • Josephine
    What a wonderful way to present what lies behind beauty! Well Done! :)
  • Francine
    This poem is beautiful!
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