Crystal David John Poet Sonnet

A DIAMOND IN ASHES

In the darkness of despair where shadows loom,
Evolves the diamond from the ashy gloom.
From fiery trials and pressured pain,
Emerges the diamond struggling - not in vain.

The cuts and chips make the light shine bright,
Revealing beauty hidden from sight.
The diamond in the ashes formed by the flame,
A witness of resilience, it does proclaim.

Each facet carved and every tear shed,
Polishes the diamond and the soul’s thread.
Through disdainful despair, hope still thrives
Like the diamond in the furnace, our spirit survives.

For in the deep dangerous dark and doomed night,
The diamond, the survivor – brilliantly beautiful, bold and bright.

Copyright © 2019 by Crystal David John

(I wrote this poem for my niece who went through such difficulty and yet shone through it all. She continues to face her challenges with God's grace and her own willpower.)

♡Like3

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Alison A Smith July 23, 2026 at 5:26 AM Alliteration at end. May your neice be forever loved. Crystal David John July 23, 2026 at 11:37 AM THANKS :)

Kim Rodrigues July 23, 2026 at 4:43 AM I love that you write this for your niece. What a beautiful piece! Crystal David John July 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM Thanks a ton. :)