beauty never lies

(for Barbara)

beauty cannot lie

emanates from God’s eternal kiss

residing inside us all,

and in certain rare moments

it is precisely sculpted upon a woman’s face

perhaps framed by some modest golden chain

so as not to detract from her angelic cinnamon eyes

beatific smile

laughter born and nurtured directly from her heart,

face decorated with doe-like eyes

endearing bangs protecting her youth

this sweetly serene dream of a Jewish woman child

unconditionally heartfelt and earnest

now at long last

sitting across a midtown table

breaking bread with me!

3/26/18