What Is Beauty?

A sunset on the water
The colorful leaves of fall
A happy, healthy baby
A painting on the wall.
Flawless skin, shiny hair
Freckles on a nose
Voices blending in harmony
A freshly blossomed rose.

Something pleasing to the eye
Something nice to hear
Beauty is a gift from God
Reminding us He's near.
It can be majestic
Like a sea of brilliant blue
Or something simple, like a hand
Reaching out to you.

Purple snow-capped mountains
The laughter of a friend
A spring bouquet so fragrant
A love that never ends.
God sent beauty in it's truest form
When He sent His son to die
Is there anything more beautiful
Than His love for you and I?

~ Marci Jo Ferguson ~
11 - 22 - 2008