Beauty

As outward beauty flies, 

 I feel its growth - inside. 

Beauty is solace 

     in a malicious world - 

Restoring accord when we implore 

     for reprieve. 

What light would there be

      in life 

Devoid of beauty’s calm persistence 

     and essential harmony. 

I’m humbled to receive 

     as both creator and recipient 

That which transforms 

     human existence.