She Shines - The Poem

She Shines’ is a poem I wrote many years ago now, at a time in my life where I was breaking free from the heavy clouds of darkness and fear, searching for freedom from the shackles of shame caused by domestic violence.

I was sitting on a train at the time of writing the poem, and noticed a beautiful young woman who reminded me of me. She had a captivating radiance about her, but I could see that she was insecure, and broken on the inside.

'She Shines' tells a story of self worth, and the value of self worth. A journey of knowing it, losing it, and rediscovering it.

I invite you to read ‘She Shines’ as if it were a love letter in the shape of a poem, written just for you. A reminder that you are worthy, important, kind, strong, capable and loved.

She Shines
by Farah Mak

Her beauty in abundance, with a radiant glow 

From deep in her soul, to the outside it shows

Soft flowing hair, and porcelain skin 

The depth of her beauty comes from within.

Her spirit it shines, as she walks in the room 

Her breathtaking beauty, like a sweet perfume

Her heart full of love from heaven above,

But she’s been broken down…inside sorrow, her heart frowns. 

She knows not of her beauty that everyone sees 

When she looks in the mirror she doesn’t believe

How worthy she is of the beautiful love

She deserves to receive, but feels unworthy of.

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder 

If only she saw now…not wait till she’s older

For her beauty is true, everlasting and fine

Just one look through God’s eyes and she’ll see how she shines.