diamonds

What's a diamond but a stone?

stone -  that a fortune cost

stone -  that shines O forever

And makes you sad when lost.

What's a diamond but plain black coal

coal -  that lies in the belly of the earth,

for millions of years, after the which

it takes a transformed birth.

This post-natal diamond is dull to see

until polished and exposed to cuts

but when this rock has been chiseled

it sure drives the women nuts

'Diamonds are forever', they say

'Diamonds are a woman's best friend'

but sweet temptations are they, dear

that behind bars to many have sent.