Black Diamond
Scarce in love’s bounty
traded opaque for darkness
graphite eases soft whispers
obscure in the night
she cries for magnificence
while his reflection turns black
gemstone adamant
symbolize prosperity
carbon overshadows love
passion can be rare
murky lust trades easily
locked in a jewelry box
priceless in beauty
yet cheap to the true sinner
mystical nights cloud expense
trapped inside a mine
drilling for her precious gold
black diamond dwells forever
Poetry Form: Sedoka: 5-7-7-5-7-7
Black Diamond Contest
Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron
Date Written: August 2, 2016
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