Friday, April 17, 2009

All Glorious Within

“The King’s daughter is all glorious within…” Psalm 45:13a

I work
Toning skin and muscle
Firming shape
Buying products to cover and conceal
Dedicating time to beauty

But beauty fades with time
And then the real will be unhid
Who am I then—
A mask removed;
An empty shell?

Or will beauty radiate with time—
Surging from a toned heart,
A glistening soul emerging through wrinkles;
Shaped by grace-encounters with God—
The light of Beauty’s gleam.

1 comment:

Julia said...

I find this a poignant reminder to cultivate the inner life and inward beauty. They don't flaunt or advertise that, but it is priceless. So glad you are sharing your writing! The other comment is from me, not bill :)