What are the requirements of a beauty pageant judge? ? <br /> <br />I once thought I could judge beauty. <br /> <br />Beauty rarely <br />owns a swimsuit <br />or an evening gown <br />or has perfect teeth <br />or the right size thighs <br /> <br />or has sincere joy while waving to the crowd. <br /> <br />Beauty is wealth of the soul <br />and sometimes, poverty of the bones. <br />Beauty is a child's smile <br />before the crushing pain of broken dreams. <br />Beauty is getting up and brushing off your ego. <br />Beauty is listening, even when it feels like <br />your ears are going to fall off. <br />Beauty is encouraging someone <br />because it will benefit them, NOT YOU. <br />Beauty is a broken back at start <br />but a lifted spirit at the finish line. <br />Beauty is a kiss of true love in the pouring rain. <br /> <br />Beauty rarely <br />happens on the main stage <br />or in the spotlight. <br />And beauty rarely <br />gets applause.<br /><br />Casey Renee Kiser<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/beauty-rarely/
