Diamond Dust Turned Rock

I owe you, Cadbury iris of mine eyes From age to age you watched me aged Grace reminds, I'd see naught sans you gracing me Yet; two more eyes I possess, there's two of spirituality. Yes, I've grown from fire and ice, hurricanes, and sad groans They say, one day I just simmered; seemed more settled I who rose like dulcet scented rose in spring time When time served stews with parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. My whole life I spent waiting; feeling trapped inside dark hole See, I lived near the Sea, but could not behold its quiet beauty At seventeen, one knight sought my hands, I smelled freedom that night As my spirit soared; but he was dismissed... my heart felt sore with pain. Dear to me was he. "You have eyes like a female deer." he said But mine eyes now sparkle like a rock... black girls also rock! * Contest Sponsor: John Hamilton Contest Name: "Wordplay Extravaganza" Date: 4/14/16