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Rachel Oliver

The Beauty Beneath

By something wildePublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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Truly a tale as old as time, beautiful and graceful, funny and smart. On her worst days she can still find the sunlight, the light at the end of the tunnel. And some days, she is that light.

Most of you would label her as quiet or shy, I would say the exact opposite. She's bright and loud and beautiful. My suggestion to you is to take a closer look. There's so much to learn, so much to see, so much to admire beneath those bright blue eyes. If you pay attention, you can see the entire world in her eyes.

My freshman year of high school, I had to do a profile on Rachel, so I learned the basic things, favorite color, food, pastime. I memorized her best qualities. But now, years later, I've gotten to know Rachel the artist, the creator, the crazy one, the honest and truthful friend. I've known Rachel when she's broken, when she's sad or vulnerable, I've known her in every way she could be, and love her all the same.

She is filled with a power and fire that only the best kind of person could understand. There aren't a lot of people like her, and I don't think there ever will be. She, in and of herself, became the one thing that everyone wants, but no one is willing, or smart enough to find.

She shines brighter than any shooting star, but the stars that take off across the sky and vanish seem to get more attention than the ones that remain and light up our darkest nights. She is truly The Valley's brightest star. But you've got to get out of the city to see her. Clear your mind, take a minute away from your problems, your distractions and darkest secrets. True beauty is found when you aren't looking, and when you least expect it.

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