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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!

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Contest Sponsor: John Hamilton
Contest Name: "Wordplay Extravaganza"
Date: 4/14/16

Copyright © Iris E. Sankey- Lewis | Year Posted 2016

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Paul Callus Date: 4/12/2016 12:57:00 PM Excellent write and wordplay, Iris! When young we often fail to see the beauty around us, mostly because our mind is taken up with other 'distractions'. Enjoyed the 'eyes' references in the final lines:) Regards // paul Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 4/12/2016 3:03:00 PM Thanks, Paul. I am learning to filter distractions.

Laura Leiser Date: 3/29/2016 6:11:00 PM Congrats on your win, Iris :) Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 3/30/2016 9:21:00 AM Thanks Laura. Have a lovely day.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 3/29/2016 3:06:00 AM Congrats on ur awesome winning write Iris.. Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 3/29/2016 9:35:00 AM Thank U dear one.

Eve Roper Date: 3/28/2016 7:36:00 PM Very beautiful write and love the photo of my fav. lady, Iris, congratulations on your win :) Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 3/29/2016 9:36:00 AM Thanks Eve. Somewhat surprise what became of it.

Jan Allison Date: 3/28/2016 1:58:00 PM Beautifully written Iris congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 3/29/2016 9:36:00 AM Thank U dear Jan. A bit surprise what became of it.

Elaine George Date: 3/25/2016 8:07:00 PM Deep and profound! An excellent entry for the contest, Iris. Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 3/25/2016 10:24:00 PM Happy Easter weekend, and thanks for visiting with your warmth.

Daniel Turner Date: 3/20/2016 12:17:00 PM Sometimes just identifying the problem is all one needs! Be blessed! Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 3/20/2016 12:24:00 PM U 2.

Daniel Turner Date: 3/20/2016 12:09:00 PM Very eloquent look into the past, the lessons learned and the resolution. Brilliant. Really nice Iris. Login to Reply Iris E. Sankey- Lewis Date: 3/20/2016 12:16:00 PM Thank U Daniel. We'll c what become of it.