beauty within

draped in cream protection
perfectly encased
it is but an outward reflection
a curtain of embrace
withholding treasures deep within
complex mechanics sheathed
creation of which was surely no whim
vulnerability being wreathed
you cannot know the inside
from the form and adornments alone
the secrets and wonders alongside
what makes this house a home
don't gaze upon the covering
and try to predict the prize
your thoughts unwantedly hovering
your judging and questioning eyes
for the magic that is encumbered
and by oppression suppressed
forcefully it has been slumbered
an unwarranted and unwelcome guest
a spark of life and hopes and dreams
of love and wishes and desire
through the windows they dance and gleam
evidence of the internal fire
so do not judge which u do not know
for looks and eyes deceive
but look for the light and passion aglow
for in that you should believe
for like a diamond, precious and rare
such jewels are buried deep
shovel and dig until you despair
for then the benefits you will reap
so do not look on an earthly shell
and expect the heavens to shine
but excavate to where the valuable dwells
and behold the treasures sublime