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True Beauty

Stoney L Belcher 1967 (Kinston)

Free verse
Oh beauty among uglyness
standing tall in all your wondrous
glory

Like a princess suddenly thrust into
a witches dinn

You are there but untarnished beauty
such as yours will never be eclipsed

Even though you are one in the midst
of many true beauty prevails

Stray Lillie's among the grass

Written and arranged by Mr Stoney L Belcher

About this poem

This poem represents how I feel about the individuals at Caswell Developmental center in Kinston NC a state facility for people with physical and mental disabilities a job I have held for about 18 years it has been a honor and a pleasure

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Written on March 12, 2023

Submitted by stoneybelcher67 on March 12, 2023

Modified on March 24, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AAB XX BX XA A X
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 338
Words 65
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 3, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1
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Stoney L Belcher

Published author and writer Stoney L Belcher is from Kinston NC he's the son of the late Cora Mae Belcher and father Charlie Jeter family members includes Vera Simmons Michael Belcher Catherine Belcher Michelle Belcher Taylor Stoneys first published book was entitled The road to Home by the Mount Olive College more…

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  • stoneybelcher67
    stoneybelcher67
    I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for taking the time to read my work your generosity and kindness will never ever be forgotten sincerely Mr Stoney L Belcher
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • luisestable1
    luisestable1
    It seems that this place is held in high esteem by one who can see beauty in it while others may not have the same sentiment.
    LikeReply1 year ago

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