Inner Beauty

Do you feel exposed and vulnerable
With your bark stripped away?
You look beautiful.  You look like you have lived
And carry some life stories that I'd love to hear.
If you still had all your bark,
I'd never have given you a second glance.  
I'd never have seen your true inner essence.
I'd like to be like you...
Glorious, gorgeous, grand, rooted
Inviting others to see me for who I am.