Sapphiric Pressure

The lifetime of a gemstone.

By Alfie WarnerPublished 3 years ago • Updated 3 years ago • 1 min read

Locked within the earth,

silently crushed into shape,

then prised from its rest.

inspirational nature poetry

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Alfie Warner

My name is Alfie, and I am a student studying English Literature in the UK. I am mostly practicing writing poetry and short stories in a variety of different genres. Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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The lifetime of a gemstone.

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