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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: Vanity (11/15/18)
She stood before her mirror and she gasped at what she saw.
"What happened to that face that once was mine?
The pimples, moles and wrinkles that are covering my face
Remind me of some rough-cut knotty pine.

"I've spent a fortune on my face to keep it taut and firm
And buy the best cosmetics I can find.
I order cream from Switzerland, 'tis guaranteed to be
The most effective cleanser of its kind.

"Each night I tape my forehead just to keep the wrinkles out;
Those wrinkles during sleep, you can't erase.
My pillow case is hand-sewn, made from China's finest silk;
The cotton ones might scratch my lovely face.

"I spend much of my paycheck for the facials that I need
To steam and to exfoliate dead skin.
I feel it is my duty to protect my flawless face
From forehead to my cute and dimpled chin."

"My dear," replied the mirror, "It appears you've got it wrong.
What you've just said is really quite absurd.
If beauty's what you're looking for and beauty that will last,
You'll find it's well-defined in God's own Word.

"Beauty doesn't come from flawless skin you seem to crave.
Beauty's only skin-deep, I recall.
A gentle, quiet spirit is what's beautiful to God
And you should try to please Him, after all.

"For God will be the bridegroom who will see you walk the aisle
To be His bride, no more to be apart.
He will not notice flaws and lines and wrinkles on your face;
He'll only see the beauty of your heart."

1 Peter 3:3-4
Proverbs 31:30
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Verna Cole Mitchell 
11/22/18
This is a smile all wrapped up in truth. I really enjoyed it!
Kate Oliver Webb
11/23/18
Seems like a simple little verse at first, but it reveals deep truth. It's very nicely done.
Claudia Barrington
11/24/18
What if everyone who posted in Challenge entries also commented on/critiqued at least three others? I'm shocked that so many post, and so few read and post a review for others. It seems only a few people have the courtesy to critique but would like the critiques on their own. I am new here, and originally was excited about this site. If you are one who DOES regularly read and comment on others work, then may the Lord bless you mightily and publish you quickly.
LaVonne Wood
11/27/18
Love this poem! When people ask me what someone looks like I can never remember. But I do remember what kind of personality they have. Yes, beauty is in the heart.
You said it well, God bless!
Mariane Holbrook
11/28/18
Claudia, your point is well taken. I do try to comment on a few entries each week and sometimes I send personal messages to the writer rather than post it here. But thank you for the reminder.