Lekhny composition -09-Dec-2021

EXTERNAL BEAUTY IS A MIRAGE

As a teenager, I grew conscious about my looks,

Cried secretly for having undesirable features, hidden in books,

Never mingled with friends as my mind was filled with inferiority,

Life seemed colourless, and my mind was filled with complexity.

With no one as a friend, life appeared colourless,

Thought what the use of occupancy was when life was aimless,

I would wait eagerly to visit my granny in a faraway countryside,

She was the only friend whom I loved and with whom my secrets hide.

Dressed in a gorgeous gown of blue,

I painted my face in a vibrant hue,

I went to visit my ancient, wrinkled granny in true,

To listen to her fable and to argue.

As I reached the dusty road,

Saw people greeting me in delightful mode,

Felt as though green lusts fields nod and bowed,

Welcoming me wholeheartedly to their horde.

Briskly I ran to my place,

Watching my feeble granny at the entrance,

A broad smile shone on her face,

Wide arms she spread as I rushed to embrace.

Stared at her for long without knowing how

She managed to be so beautiful, and how she glows,

Without a hint of makeup on her skin,

She looked like a beauty queen.

I asked her,' granny, what makes you so unique, '

So attractive, beautiful, and sleek.

She smiled with a naughty look,

And said, ' This is the secret you need to seek.'

I wear a smile on my lips,

I wear truth to my tongue,

I apply compassion to my skin,

And love and mercy to my eyes.

My kid apply this to your routine,

And you will be the most alluring, charming, and dazzling girl in existence.

Her lesson taught me in abundance,

That internal beauty enhances the external appearance.

That day I knew the essence of life,

Beauty mattered nothing after that moment,

Love ruled my heart, and dignity rule my character,

Life was filled with different shades of happiness and emotions.

Noor Tabassum.

@noortabassumali123.