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Written 10 Devcember 2025

Placed Second in Drop the Cliche Poetry Contest on Nette Onclaud

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Diamond in the Rough


                               A shabby opaque stone, rough, dull and grey,
                                    Hidden behind the veils, out of the way,
                                     No sparkle bright, nor any fancy shine ,
                                        But a rugged rock of an olden time.

                                   With patience, diligence and loving hand,
                                A craftsman with skill, carves across the land
                                And comes out with a villege beauty so dear,
                                         A shining diamond for all to cheer.
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Dietrich Avatar
December 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Very nice, Krish. Congrats on your win
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