L Milton Hankins Poet Quintain (Sicilian)

Diamond In the Rough

Fascination is peering into a dazzling diamond shining like chrome
Imagining what the finished product will turn out to be, 
In what sort of golden setting the stone will likely find a home
Whether the precious jewel might someday accompany me, 
Or be sealed away in a museum under an imposing glass dome.

Such is the fate of many dazzling gemstones discovered in the rough
Fashioned by the skilled cutter into a stupendously stunning piece
Only an oil-rich baron, or reigning royalty, would have enough
Money to buy it.Perhaps, someone who owns an island in Greece? 
A fellow like me could not even put up a believable auction bluff.

TWELFTH PLACE WINNER
Poem written on November 24, 2020
for Emile Pinet's Quintain (Sicilian) poetry contest

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Jan Allison December 9, 2020 at 3:07 PM a gem of a poem Milton, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins December 10, 2020 at 10:04 AM Thanks, Jan.

Sam Kauffman December 9, 2020 at 10:55 AM Congratulations Milton on your win in Emile's contest. This is a well crafted gem with much to ponder between your lines! Blessings to you! L Milton Hankins December 10, 2020 at 10:04 AM Thanks a bunch, Sam.

Emile Pinet December 9, 2020 at 8:40 AM Congratulations L., your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, well done my friend, Emile. L Milton Hankins December 10, 2020 at 10:05 AM I appreciate your consideration.