dear friend,

it's not just me

everyone says
you're beautiful

just
the way you are

makeup removed
mask slips off
falls plunk to the ground

just
the way you are

a joy,
delight
a glorious sight

outside merely reflecting
deepest beauty within

true love's eyes
are open and they see

you just
the way you are

true love's desire
that one day you'll
too see

you are beautiful

just
the way you are

loving arms reaching,
wish
to hold you tight

spin you, twirling
a dance

because you
were made to dance with love

for you are beautiful

just
the way you are

love,