am i pretty?
a girl once asked me.
i was surprised at
her sudden question.

was she pretty?
of course not!
she had gorgeous curly brown hair.
she had attractive emerald eyes.
and she had a very bright smile.

was she PRETTY?
a big NO.
she was extremely kind.
she has an awfully long patience.
she could move mountains
while she speaks.

i gave her a smile
and she smiled back
those cute little dimples
showing on her cheek.

"no darling."
i could see the sadness
swirling around her orbs.
"so..am i ugly?"

"no.. you
are beautiful and
dont let anyone
tell you otherwise."