Beauty

not for me

the cold beauty

of the

unsullied, unblemished

unbroken

bring me your wounds

your heartache

and neediness

your traumatized suppleness

your eyes, wide

with fear

this is what makes 

your tears flow easy

your heart seek mercy

this is what makes you 

gentle, fluid

and understanding

open to pain

yours 

and 

mine

open to healing

yours

and 

mine

and that’s 

truly beautiful

that’s real beauty

soft, warm 

and human

9th august 2014

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from the upcoming book: "The Truth Is Love"

image: with thanks via Iraj Jahanshahi on facebook

for a copy of "Set My Heart On Fire" in pakistan nalayn publications

in South Africa intent publishing

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