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That Pure Soul
Simplicity
Once upon a while, as I walked
I stumbled across something glittering at my feet
To my astonishment, I heard a voice
As the Queen of Gems spoke:
“Oh human! I see the greed in your eye
Its unmistakable glint, you cannot deny
Unsurprising, as I am no ordinary gem
Having once adorned the most expensive diadem”
I was taken aback, but having neither greed nor pursuit, I replied
“Oh Queen of Gems, you are mistaken
For, your arrogance is what shows you greed in my eyes
I do not know what makes you so rare
I must tell you that I know of something purer than you, if I may dare”
“However, I would give you a chance
To prove your worth, and take your stance
Why not tell me what makes you so special, at a glance?”
The Diamond said “I shine as bright as the day, I am tougher than all
And I am the most valuable thing in the world!!”
I smiled gently in spite of myself
