You were sleeping peacefully...

You were sleeping peacefully...

You were sleeping peacefully,
I gently touched your serene face
Tracing its contours with my fingers,
And felt warm by its loving warmth.
My fingers tingled by its smoothness,
While I kept looking at your eyes
Their long lashes soft against cheeks,
Which you opened with a smile,
And amid terms of endearments
You gently put your hand over mine,
Guiding my fingers to the kisses
Of your gentle and pinkish lips,
In return I too kissed your hand,
Every kiss as a token of my devotion.

Mom, you alone are my real home,
Let me remain encircled by your arms,
This really is my tranquil sanctuary,
Where violent storms are forgotten,
When I am  anchored at your bosom.
Your loving words break all my shackles,
Allay my anxieties, doubts and fears,
Bring smiles to my eyes instead of tears.
In you I find the divine light,
Never let me go, mom, hold me tight.

© Portia Burton

Beautiful People

Beautiful People

How beautiful it would be,
Just to look into the people's eyes
And see the beauty of their soul,
Instead of seeing their physical body,
And judging them only by that!
Every age has its own unique beauty,
But as we age, we are judged
By our appearance instead of achievements.
 Look into a person's soul,
See that person in his own right,
How far he has gone in life,
And what all he or she has accomplished.
Listen to her laugh,see her smile,
Listen to her experiences, share her tears,
Look into her eyes, feel her real warmth.
Many people bring beauty into this world.
No,not just by their physical beauty,
But by their positiveness, empathy,
Their sharing, giving, caring, loving,
Sacrificing selflessly and nurturing,
Not only others but their own selves also.
I would like to be surrounded by
Only such really 'beautiful' people,
In order to learn more and grow as a person
Just being in their noble presence.
There light is so bright,yet so gentle!
 You can't help but feel and see their soul.
To me, there is no other kind of beauty
Other than the beauty of a pure heart!

©Portia Burton