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The Diamond
Diamonds come from hard lumps in the throat
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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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