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Rated: 13+ · Poetry · Writing · #1590551
Diamonds come from hard lumps in the throat

The Diamond

The lump in the throat

Arisen from the breast

Born of sadness and truth

Created by sobs compressed

Polished by tears of salt

Now found a paper home

As a stunning diamond

Within the heartfelt poem



By:Kimarie Manhart-Freeman
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