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A Gem in the Rough

Celebrating the Uniqueness of the Uncommon

By Jan JansenPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
A Gem in the Rough
Photo by Irina Iacob on Unsplash

In a world full of sameness and monotony,

A rare gem shines, with its own quality.

It stands out, with its own radiance,

A beauty that requires no reliance.

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A gem that's rough, yet still so rare,

With a sparkle that fills the air.

It's a treasure, a sight to behold,

A true gem in a world of gold.

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It's not shaped by man's hand,

But crafted by the power of land.

Its journey, a story to be told,

Of hardships and triumphs, of getting old.

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It's a symbol of hope, a reminder of grace,

That beauty can come from the most unlikely place.

So cherish this gem, rough or not,

For it's a symbol of what we've got.

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For in this world of monotony,

We all have a gem, just waiting to be seen,

A beauty that's rare, with its own quality,

A gem in the rough, that's truly a rarity.

inspirational

About the Creator

Jan Jansen

Jan Jansen, fiction writer. Spinning tales and exploring the human experience through the written word. Join me on my journey of imagination and discovery.

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