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The Timeless Glow Within

A Reflection on the Fading Facade and the Eternal Radiance of the Heart

By Aysha Akhter Published 8 months ago 1 min read
The Timeless Glow Within
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The mirror reflects what time will fade,
A fleeting beauty, a masquerade.
Soft skin, bright eyes, and hair that gleams,
Are but whispers of temporary dreams.

The world may praise the outward grace,
A flawless smile, a perfect face.
Yet beneath the surface, truth takes hold,
For outer beauty grows weary and old.

The glow of youth, it dims with years,
Washed away by life’s trials and tears.
But what endures, what truly shines,
Is the beauty within, untouched by time.

A kind word spoken, a gentle hand,
A heart that loves and understands.
These are treasures no age can steal,
The essence of beauty that’s deeply real.

For character blooms where looks decay,
A radiant soul won’t fade away.
Compassion’s light and empathy’s art,
Are the truest reflections of a beautiful heart.

Wrinkles may gather, and hair may turn gray,
Yet kindness grows stronger with each passing day.
Wisdom deepens, a soul refined,
By love and courage, a heart aligned.

So chase not the fleeting, the brittle, the vain,
For superficial beauty is a transient gain.
Instead, nurture the spirit, the love, the grace,
The qualities time cannot erase.

When the world looks beyond what eyes can see,
It finds a beauty that’s wild and free.
A soul unbroken, a heart that’s pure,
Is the kind of beauty that will endure.

Remember this truth as days go by,
Outer beauty is a fleeting sky.
But the inner glow, steadfast and bright,
Is an everlasting, guiding light.

Let your beauty be more than skin-deep,
A treasure your soul can forever keep.
For time may wither the body’s frame,
But inner beauty will always remain.

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Aysha Akhter

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