Pretty is as pretty does,
her mama used to tell her.
But what a pretty face did most
was to get her into trouble.
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This is an adorable poem, full of wisdom and a lovely twist at the end. I love poems of this type. Wrote a few myself, thankyou Esther, I enjoyed the read. --Melvina--
Esther, Scarlett almost had it... Life is like a box of Chocolates ...
Oops, almost missed this gem! Great title, rhyme flow and surprise ending! I guess her gaydar just wasn't working! Thanks for the laugh! -chuck
Pretty is so hard to see sometimes because we are so busy looking at the outside of a person Thankyou for sharing this Esther Love duncan X
It goes without saying that this piece is finely penned - flowing and serene. Tis also full of wisdom until that burst of humour at the end.. you got us going, E, in the best possible style. t x
I hear Forrest Gump in my head, saying 'Mama said pretty is as pretty does.' This is really a view of life from the other side, isn't it. We all spend hours trying to be 'pretty, ' when maybe, just maybe, being pretty isn't all it is cracked up to be!
Esther you have excelled yourself! This morality tale in verse is delightful. I love your second last stanza in particular and the clever twist at the end! Great rhythmic structure and light-hearted feel. love, Allie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Great rhyme and rhythm, love the repeated phrase. You had me hooked right through to the last amusing line. Brilliant! Justine
Esther, it sounds like she's into sensitive guys, ... that's likely to become a slippery slope. She might want to take a straighter approach! Good write! ! Brian
loved this poem esther well penned.