On the outside may be beauty,

a handsome devil you may see

but are they real is that the deal

are they as their looks claim to be.

Your eyes may play these tricks on you

as looks do first attract

but often what you see outside

can deceive and that's a fact.

For as lovely as you see someone

that's not really who they are

it's what's inside where truth is kept

you'll learn much more by far.

What is done and what is said

is where you'll find that truth

just close your eyes for just awhile

let your ears act as they're a sleuth.

Then listen very carefully

to see if there's a heart

if you do not seem to find one

then it won't be worth the start.

Beej's Poetry Corner