One step closer to true beauty
28 March 2007Awhile ago, I wrote that Audrey Hepburn had written a poem about beauty. This poem is often attributed to her. After doing some more research I realized, that in fact Sam Levenson is the author. The poem was originally written as a letter to his granddaughter in the case he should be gone before she grew up. Audrey Hepburn edited the letter into a poem. Thanks to wikipedia for straightening out the situation. The poem/letter goes as follows:
Time Tested Beauty Tips
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.
Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!
I like this poem even more knowing that it was written by a male, who had a true definition of beauty. Furthermore, it wasn’t written to impress anyone, or be witty, it was written to guide a granddaughter through life that just makes it that much more sweet.
