Beauty You smile and your eyes have a twinkle and shine You laugh and the sound has deepened in joy over time The years you have lived only add to your grace The prayer and tears for loved ones show in lovely lines etched on your face Your graciousness glows from a source deep within The world can't understand and cannot possibly dim Kind words and action pour forth from your living You feel joy the most when you are serving and giving The Jesus you serve has worn away edges of self till you give without thinking of self cost and amounts And because when you've walked through life's shadowy valleys and to continue to trust God in spite of faith challenges your sweetness and strength have only grown more You influence generations standing watch at the door So here's to you lovely lady with a crown of grey hair you personify beauty, love, grace and care. ________________________________________________________