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Written Dec 8 2029 for Drop The Cliche poetry contest sponsored by Onette Oncloud

Diamond In The Rough

To find me you must dive in the deep
Eye of beholder or volcanic peak
Am I just a boulder 
Under scrutiny
Mine me with your shoulder 
Rapist break into me
Like liquid lava hot rolling
A seventy five mile deep digging creep
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Goldsmith Avatar
December 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Diamond In The Rough" write. Have A Very Blessed/Happy New Year 2026 writing away...................
Jones Avatar
December 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Glad you enjoyed it sweet Paula! Happy Blessed New Year to you and yours!
Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Some really fine imagery here, dear Karen. Congratulations
Jones Avatar
December 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Thanks Andrea!
Anaya Avatar
December 25, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Clever metaphors, brilliant dear poetess. Congratulations on your win! Happy Kwanzaa mañana~
Jones Avatar
December 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thank you dearest Anaya! Happy Kwanzaa!
Wolf Avatar
December 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
'Liquid lava,' eh? Whew. We'll just call you 'Flo' from now on. ~ Mary and Diana Ross
Jones Avatar
December 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
lol! I was really out of ideas but thanks for reading Gershon.
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