Dolores Altea Lapinid, Marikina City, Philippines

Fadeless Beauty

One day while I was having tea
an elderly pretty woman sat beside me.
"Hello Lily, l am Connie ".
Do you still remember the varsity?

"Of course, Connie, you were the varsity queen
the Lucky Charm,that gave the team a sure win. "
You are still pretty, though you are older."
"Thank you Lily, but I am now a sister. "

Your beautiful face never changed. even though you have aged
Thank you, Lily.
I guess you have a family .

Sister Connie, l am now a widow. Just a few months ago.
My only daughter has now a family.
I am now retired. I take care of my grandchildren happily.

Looking at you Sister Connie, your aura spells joyfulness.
Your smile is full of cheerfulness.
Lily, my life is full of di simplicity.
I enjoy caring for the poor children given by the Almighty.

Lily, for me now, beauty is no longer on the external side.
What is important is what is inside.
Our heart is the vessel of fadeless beauty.
It contains the love of the Almighty .

I had passed the age of beautiful faces.
that creates admirers from different places.
and smooth and clear complexion,
which makes people look at different directions.
In short, Sister Connie, fadeless beauty lies in your heart .
Lily, it is the deep love you have for the poor children which society has set apart. 

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