-glistening Time-

Not cut or polished
nor facet shaped
neither carat weighed
but a Diamond, none the less.

Jagged rough
hardened tough,
Laying in wait
on gravel ground.

For the Sun's
touching feel,
To arrive at just the right time
from any which, point of view.

With patience, enduring 
to display it's glistening shine
in radiating, far afield
to the attracting eye.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Stopford Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 6:48 AM
Thank-you Dear Kim for taking the time to read and accurately construe the intent of my words, and may you continue to dab the skies with rain-bow hues with your words, Thank-you again.
Van Breda Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 6:00 AM
I guess we are all diamonds in the rough.. waiting to be perfected into sparkling treasures when we meet our Lord and Saviour one day.
Kendrick Avatar
September 21, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Enjoyed reading your creative work this eve..I can just see that diamond in the rough..I hope that it develops into a beautiful stone..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Stopford Avatar
September 23, 2012 at 2:08 AM
Thank-You Dear Sara for your kind words, metaphorically many a rough diamond becomes a glistening shiny stone, Best and High Regards.
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