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You are like the diamond-- Repost from Teen #2 (One of my best)
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You are like the diamond-- Repost from Teen #2 (One of my best) |
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LoveBug
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I was looking through some of mu old poetry, and I came across this. Only now do I see how true it really is, and I wanted to share it with you all. You are like the diamond You glimmer and glow And shine so brightly Some, like me, draw close To feel your warmth, your heat Only to find none You are like the diamond You are bright and strong But you have no warmth, or love It’s a terrible game To play with people’s hearts Like mine You are like the diamond You will last longer than most But you will have no love No warmth to back up that bright light So what kind of life will it be? Besides long? Will you regret it someday? Regret being so much like the diamond Regret being so cold And look for me A find me gone? Can I ever leave? No, I can never leave you I am drawn to this cold light This false sense of warmth you give I keep wishing and hoping That someday, you will give warmth But, this will never be Diamonds last forever "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
I remember this piece from teen and it does hold much truth, my friend. Once you have travelled a bit farther down this road we call life, you will be able to avoid the draw of the diamonds. We learn the value of warmth rather then the beauty of the stone.  I enjoyed this as much as I did the first time round. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This could be interpreted several ways, and I love it. Some people are attracted to outside beauty only to find emptiness inside, some are attracted to wealth, only to find unhappiness. A wonderful poem, indeed Love you Liz |
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LoveBug
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Marilyn, Liz- Both of your replys are so true... thank you for your replies and friendship. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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pen of passion Member
since 1999-08-11
Posts 234 |
Good work. Avoid the chills! |
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LoveBug
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Thanks for the complement and the advice, pen! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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