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Comment from rl dubour
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Hidden Beauty--people fail to see this!! beauty is skin deep not just the surface and greed is ugly pure ugly. I have met a few people in my life that they were so filled with greed it was disgusting as they used people as rungs of a ladder to clime to the top. great job again and as always, ron

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2006
    Me too, ron. Thanks so much for such a wonderful review.
reply by rl dubour on 15-Nov-2006
    again my pleasure, ron
Comment from Diny
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Loveliness cannot be measured
By the glitter in the night
A jewel never glistens
In the absence of pure light

I know a JeweLL that need not ever worry about the light being gone for she is indeed a precious soul and has a constant compainon who keeps her company as she shares...
Blessings this one was priceless!
Di

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2006
    Aww, thanks Di.
Comment from AK
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Jewell,
I cannot believe it but about 2 weeks ago, I started on a poem very similar to yours!!
How amazing. this one is truly beautiful and the imagery is stunning.

The last two lines could be emblazoned as a legend. Just perfect :

A jewel never glistens
In the absence of pure light

The light is shining on you, dear Jewell, what more can I say?

Affectionate regards,
Ami


 Comment Written 14-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2006
    aww, thanks Ami...are we listening to the same spirit?
Comment from diane24
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Ahhh, Jewell.

My heart immediately soars to Nepal where I spent some time
with the beautiful people of the "roof of the world" ~

To New Zealand and the Maui people.

To Australia with the Aboriginal people.

To Rome and the Pope I shall write of one day.

To the Nursing homes where I spent many of my nursing hours

To New Mexico, To California, To Ohio, To New York, To Florida
across our land and beyond

Everyone is beautiful...................as is this piece. diane

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2006
    wow cool. I was just talking to my man about the treasures that lie all over the world in the elderly especially. Let me know when you are in NM.
Comment from LarkSong
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Silvergold and Jewell--A perfect combo...Hi, JJ--The writing is truly beautiful; if everyone's definition of beauty matched this one, the world would be an entirely different place. It ought to be required reading...Really special, just like its author.
Superb.

Sincerely,
Lark

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2006
    You are so sweet Thank you ...oh so correct what a different place this world would be.
Comment from Dreamdancer
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Hi Miss J,
another wonderful piece that compliments your last write. How shallow has society become that we can no longer get past looks and see what's in the heart... Buddy

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2006
    Just go without magazines, t.v. or the internet for a month and you'd be amazed what happens. No wonder monks needed to be confined to private quarters. We should all do that now and then.
Comment from Chelle_GH
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Loveliness cannot be measured
By the glitter in the night
A jewel never glistens
In the absence of pure light

As I start my review with your last 4 lines, yes, true beauty is beyond the physical attributes - we can't see yet we can feel it deep within our heart! Grey haired, wrinkled... beauty might have faded away but the memories of our deeds would remain forever!

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2006
    Hi!
    Come and share a cup of tea
    My heart is warm
    my friendship free...

    Thanks for the visit!
reply by Chelle_GH on 14-Nov-2006
    Hello!

    Yes, would love to...I am sharing mine as well with you...
    My thoughts yearns for your wisdom...
    With open arms I accept and offer my friendship as well...
    Your name and your words/thoughts will always remain in my heart.

    Take care,

    Chelle
Comment from volunteer angel
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Never judge a person by their outward appearance, is my motto. Look inside and see what lies there. Sometimes we get surprised by the beauty that's within. The old woman's face shows wrinkles and age, but inside might be a jewel that's worth more than any diamond ever could be. This is a lovely free verse and it contains a message for all of us. V.A.

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2006
    thank you. Did you think this was "free verse"?
    Glad you live the message, V.A
Comment from vanillatte
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Wow! This is stunning. I loved every single word in this poem that speaks loudly the truth. What a truly beautiful picture you've chosen to go with it as well.

I'm sure it will get many more positive reviews!!

Excellent work!

-VL

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2006
    Thank you so much. I knew it would bless you.
Comment from David J Crouch
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I am a lover of many kind of poetry, but especially the poetry that touches the soul! The Spirit moved when reading these words and ministered to my spirit. This is a wonderful poem with rhyme and rhythm. It causes the believer to be thrilled, that when we see Jesus we shall be like Him! Hallelujah! What a Saviour! Every blessing, David

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2006


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2006
    Amen David. Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. My hope is that when I grow old I am not dismissed and have gained the friendship of those with depth who are not focusing on shallow intentions.
    Will we leave a legacy or bitter roots?
    Blessings to you David!