True Beauty

true beauty runs deep
because it starts on the inside
it doesn't hide
behind glamour or guile.

it is right there
in the open
so you can stare at it
for a while.

you will know it
when you see it
because beauty is not merely on the face
it is in the posture,
the soul,
the heart.
and about more than style
it is about grace.

when you see true beauty
don't close your eyes,
don't turn away.
rather open your heart
and let its warmth
steal your breath away.
because that type of presence
is not something
any of us
get to experience
everyday.

friends

it is pretty often when i think about you

hoping all is well

wishing i could tell... you

a secret or two

remembering smiles and laughter shared

thinking how random 

it is that we paired... up

friendship opens you up

changes your heart

helps you find love

confirms you are a part... of the world

and even though 

we don't

talk every day

it doesn't mean i don't 

have shit to say

that you would find hilarious, boring or sad

you touched my heart

you made me mad

so when i see your smile

or think of your voice

when a red headed girl walks in front of me

my little heart will rejoice

especially if she sounds a little like you do

all i can think about

for a time is you.