Back in 1998, a Pakistani man came to my place.
Large white spots all over his pigmented face,
Scarce hairs on his cheeks; so ugly, did he appear
I let him in but not without some fear
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Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. What a timely message. If only everyone could see this great, yet simple truth. Thank you.
So true and wise... beauty goes far deeper then looks. I've found beauty shines out in a person's face; not the way it looks but the way a person will hold their head up and the way they hold their eyes.
this is a very sensible poem beauty should not be seen skin deep
A very, very, very beautiful poem where we can learn a lesson. Angels from God are disguised as ugly people. Some always look for richness, but that's a fool's gold. Consider yourself blessed, my friend.
Friend, what a beautiful truth you have revealed to the world! Just remembered George Bernard Shaw, an architect of modern theatre who was ugly in his external appearance but a great man internally! I love this theme very much and surely give you 10+
When the All Wise judge people not by their skin..but only by the whisper of their heart....so let it be our way too! Wonderful universal message....for my opening day! Thanks Hans...You gradually sound like a sufi now! !
I love this, even more that it is true and it has happened so many times to me, sometimes I almost want to discount my intuition upon the first few seconds of meeting a stranger. But a few times it has saved me, so I try to balance it with a grain of salt..and run if my inner voice tells me to. But many times the diamond in the rough was truly a diamond, as you tell here so perfectly.