Intrinsic

Often I wonder of her-

the silent strength she portrays.

Of the fire that she stirs

like diamonds when on display. 

Then why I look to others,

ask if this beauty is fair?

When deep I hear the mutters

that she is beyond compare.

When virtues the soul unmasks-

your eyes will set the benchmark.

Threshold

We come from different terrains,

and arrive at the threshold.

With less faith in fate’s domain

we stand seeking a new road.

But we fear the time ahead

yet dare not the clock on hand.

And blemish the past instead

for unfit to take a stand. 

And to conceal the errors-

we just alter our mirrors.