Diamond In the Rough

Diamond in the rough, diamond's beauty framed
Upon hand of the lady loved by man
Lady who wears honor graces her domain
Lady possessed, owned: his games began

Diamond in the rough cuts to the core
Breaking down polished diamond whose surface
Begins to crack becoming his captor
Fed lies, half-truths, manipulated abased

Her confidence destroyed, looking at ring
Too tight like life, at least it sparkles still
Man_diamond in rough, untamed, would be king
Never will be, to dream of change unreal

Life being suffocated or life free
Choices made will life always this be?

Sponsor: Joann Grisetti
Contest: Copy Cat Contest
Author that inspired: Edna St. Vincent Millay
First Line of Poem:
Only the diamond and the diamond's dust
In the book that I have it is untitled
First line of poem used to find the work
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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A   Avatar
September 1, 2012 at 10:23 AM
sara, congratulations in Joann's "copy cat contest" have yourself a great day.. ~LUV~PD
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2012 at 7:05 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Joann's "Copy Cat" contest Sara. Sorry to be late commenting. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Big congrats on your win, Sara. You chose one of the best classic poets to emulate for this contest.
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August 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM
A very strong sonnet, with a difficult question. Congratulations.
Gasun Avatar
August 9, 2012 at 7:44 AM
Another excellent write, Sarah. Good luck and best wishes!
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August 8, 2012 at 9:52 PM
wow Sara, this is a mighty poem... epic and all... i have to come back to this one tomorrow,,,, good night for now...xox~pd
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