My Dirty Little Stones In a Pouch

my dirty little stones in a pouch
received in a hotel one night
slid them under my pillow
dreamt sweetly
opened the pouch in the morning after breakfast

saw dirty little stones
wondered what they could be
went to smith the jeweller
sat on the couch as i waited for him to wash them
came to me holding something glittery

it was diamonds
i jumped up and down
told him he could sell them on a black market
take his share
i locked them in my safe at home

would you like to hear more
before i do that
i have to go and testify at the hague
diamonds are forever and you too should have them
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Agustin Avatar
January 19, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed New Year.
A  Avatar
January 19, 2016 at 9:02 PM
DANIEL, I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing **SKAT**
Mehta Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 8:56 PM
I enjoyed this nice haikus!!!
Culverhouse Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 2:26 PM
Funny--I saw the trial where N. Campbell had to testify.
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