Blood Diamond

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More souls were lost amidst that jeweled pit Than all that had been giv'n to wars pro tem For those who harbored each new crystal bit Ran red and stained the facets for each gem Poor barter brought a third world's fragile fit Man stripped of honor from the earthen hem Meant flesh and wills to delve the jungle mud Bent backs in lust to wash their crop in blood. ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Rima Ottava" Poetry Contest, Charles Messina, Judge & Sponsor. ( Ten syllables per line counted at HowManySyllables.com )

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Charles Messina

Date: 7/1/2019 2:41:00 PM

Great entry for the contest Greg, congratulations on your win in my contest. Blessings my friend ~Charlie

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/1/2019 7:42:00 AM

Congrats!! dear friend...sending love...^WW^

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/29/2019 10:18:00 AM

And many more will suffer...it's money you're talking about...I like the way you expressed the misery of the blood diamonds...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/28/2019 7:52:00 AM

A crop of diamonds soaked in blood. Man astir as God looks on and shakes his head for the sparkle is a gift entangled in the devil’s octopus grip. Great OR, dear Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/28/2019 8:02:00 AM

What an awesome comment, Kim, I love it! You should post it as a poem on your page, or even continue with it. Nobody holds a patent on inspirations or ideas - we take them wherever and whenever they come, and share them freely. Thank you so much, Dear Poet! :o) <3