Diamonds Don't Sing

   He gave his love a diamond ring
     to her it meant less than nothing
       raised amidst wealth

   I gave my love a cubic-zirconium ring
     It made her poor heart sing
       'midst poverty ~ mental health
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Fisher Avatar
February 11, 2024 at 4:18 PM
I like the title, and wondered...and you gave the wonderful answer.
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February 10, 2024 at 10:39 PM
I like this!
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