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Beyond the Surface

In a world of wonder, where beauty resides,
There is a truth often overlooked, that silently hides,
For everything has beauty, in its own unique way,
Yet not everybody sees it, in the light of day.

The blooming of a flower, with petals so bright,
The dance of the fireflies, in the velvet night,
The laughter of a child, pure and carefree,
These moments of beauty, for all to see.

But beyond the obvious, lies a world unseen,
Where beauty hides, in the ordinary and routine,
In the scars that tell stories of battles won,
In the wrinkles that speak of a life well-spun.

A dewdrop on a leaf, glistening in the morn,
A spider’s intricate web, carefully and artfully worn,
The rustle of leaves, as they dance in the breeze,
These subtle beauties, often overlooked with ease.

The laughter lines around the eyes, a testament to joy,
The resilience of a tree, that stands tall and coy,
The symphony of raindrops, on a rooftop or a street,
These unnoticed treasures, hold beauty so sweet.

For beauty isn’t always found in the grand and grandeur,
It’s nestled in the simple, the modest, and the pure,
It’s in the…

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Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)
Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

Written by Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

I learn, create, and overcome. I write, paint, blog, and practice grey witchcraft. I served in the Navy and have schizophrenia and PTSD.

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