251. How to: Write a poem that gives directions on how to do something.
Close your eyes
Count to three
And listen closely
To only me
I will tell you
The truth about beauty
And how to spot it
And how to see
It involves not the eyes
But the eternal soul
For the harshness of life
Takes its toll
I'll tell you now
Pay attention to this
I promise this method
Never will miss
Some people aren't pretty
They can be ugly
In both heart and deed
But here is the key
Sometimes the way to see beauty
Is to find its wealth
Not in them
But in yourself
Give of youself
And you will see
Just how attractive
Another can be
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Short StoryEvery day of the year, I'll be writing a short story, a poem, or even a reflection over my own life. It's a wild and crazy journey. I like to experiment with different styles and different ideas. Ever since starting to do this at the first of the ye...
