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The Better Gems

What's better than gold? A heart of gold and any golden rule Thus donot over the mined thing drool. What's better than pearls? Any pearls of wisdom grant the oyster some freedom! What's better than diamonds Supernovas that dazzle like them So don't you fret if you can't afford the earthly underground gem. What's better than rubies? Crimson roses and rosy lips I do, and maybe you too already have them! What's better than emeralds? Feline eyes glowing in the dark. Ah Lord! That fluorescent spark! What's better than silver? The hope that every cloud has a silver lining Even miners they don't enjoy the mining. What's better than amber? Amber eyes shining like embers. In God's design variety of eyeball shades Ah the licorice eyed maidens and maids! And whether it be zircon or amethyst Sapphire or lapis lazuli Agate, opal or tanzanite what tis far better than all these gems put together is anyone known as 'a gem of a person'. For instance it's upto you to transcend flesh and blood and be a guiding star for the transient travellers that we are.

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Date: 3/14/2015 3:56:00 AM
Lovely and wise...congrats to you! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 9/2/2013 8:55:00 AM
I love the idea!!!!!! What we think is important really just makes life so less important. What a great way to write a poem poet excellent job poet
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Date: 8/30/2013 5:03:00 PM
what's better than reading?? relating and enjoying :) enjoyed this one, ~Always, Linda
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Date: 8/30/2013 2:20:00 PM
The gems inside our souls should shine much brighter than the ones' money can buy. A very thoughtful gem of a poem :)
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Date: 8/30/2013 9:43:00 AM
what a delightful idea you created, giving us things to appreciate through the color stone they resemble!
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Date: 8/29/2013 11:45:00 PM
Hi, Excellent philosophical and creative write.. Ken..
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Date: 8/29/2013 12:13:00 PM
Amazing and awesome poem! Truly a gem!
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