Unbeautiful

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Unbeautiful

Unbeautiful
grows in a garden
among the flora there

Unassuming
in her plain dress
as roses gawk and stare

Unadorned
in creamy petals
nor blush upon her face

Unwanted
she stands defiant
roots firmly held in place

Unaware
of her gifts and virtues
seeking only second best

Unbeautiful
could never see
the beauty she possessed

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I want to thank Robin over at Robin's Nest for allowing me to showcase her work on Poetic Shutterbug. Please visit her blog for more inspirational poetry.

Comments

Salitype said…
oh! what a lovely poem and so true.

there are those unaware of their own beauty and potential for greatness!it is, i guess, a very endearing quality.
September 13, 2009 at 3:19 AM
•°°• IcyBC •°°• said…
That is a beautiful picture, and beautiful poem by Robin!
September 13, 2009 at 5:29 AM
robin said…
Thank you Jo!
I am truly honored :)
September 13, 2009 at 6:48 AM
Unknown said…
That is beautiful - both the poem and the photo.
September 13, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Anonymous said…
One of Robin's best...
September 13, 2009 at 9:14 AM
rainfield61 said…
I love the flower, and the poem .....
September 13, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Rick (Ratty) said…
The picture and the poem match perfectly. It's what everybody sees in a dandelion.
September 13, 2009 at 6:56 PM
WillOaks Studio said…
That was truly lovely and yes, provocative too! Thanks for sharing.
September 13, 2009 at 10:27 PM
zorlone said…
Wherever you post your poems Robin, they still come out lovely and meaningful.

Z
September 14, 2009 at 3:23 AM
earthtoholly said…
Oh, I loved this! And as soon as I saw the photo I thought, "No, it's beautiful!" Thank you for posting this. Very nice.
September 14, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Thanks to all of you for your wonderful comments and a special thanks to Robin. Having her poetry on my blog is certainly and honor. Thank you.
September 14, 2009 at 2:15 PM
RNSANE said…
A treasure...Robin's work, the lovely photo, and you!
September 17, 2009 at 11:07 PM
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