Diamond and Coal

I watch her through windows, so close.
Captivated, by her beautiful long hair,
Looking cautiously, with fearful pose,
She with a glowing face, strong and fair,

Fear of her catching me standing there.
Fascinated by beauty, my eyes observe.
Eagerly anticipating, the moment dear,
That we share one moment, I‘ll preserve.

My pulse races, upon entering her room.
Her eyes and pouting lips, gleam to me.
Heart secures excitement, before the loom.
Recent words told that she is indeed free.

Secretly, she quietly tries to entice my soul.
Dishearteningly aware, she is diamond, I am coal.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations to you on your win Cecil in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "The English or Shakespearean Sonnet". Love, Carol
George   Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 2:48 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved WIN, Cecil. Great sonnet. Thank you for sharing. Lainie
Dietrich Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Ooooh, that last line is so powerful, and yet it can be done. have you seen some of the diamond/coal couplings out there? Way to go with your sonnet win. Luv, Andrea
Johnson Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 3:07 PM
Very nice. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Freeman Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations Cecil. On a beautiful write. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 7:08 AM
Congrats Cecil on your winning poem in Dr. Ram's contest with this magnificent write and wonderful win for u to enjoy my friend.. a beautiful piece Cecil.. with luv..
Mehta Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 6:04 AM
Nice images you have created in the title of the poem. You approached the subject in a different and I am impressed. The couplet sums up everything perfectly, Cecil. Congrats on the win
Mehta Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Thanks for supporting my contest
Kendrick Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Great write that leaves me wondering...Does she etch him out and make a magnificent artwork out of that lump or what could possibily happen next...Enjoyed..Sara
Brown Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 12:23 PM
A Beautiful write.
Roberts Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 6:07 AM
beautiful poem, much enjoyed
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