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Riches Unknown

Posted on December 21, 2022 by hernibs

Diamonds on the walkway, pearls upon the tree, jewels glisten all around, I am as rich as I could be. No one owns these diamonds, though real, they’re magic too, they come and brighten winter days then very slowly melt … Continue reading →

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Unless the Seed Falls Into the Ground

Posted on July 8, 2020 by hernibs

We learn one lesson from the seed that diamonds have never taught us. For seeds, unlike diamonds, are for spending, for throwing away, almost. For unless the seed falls into the ground, lying buried in the darkness of the earth … Continue reading →

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Peace Amidst the Fury and Pain

Posted on February 22, 2018 by hernibs

A gust of wind shakes diamond dust here and then over there. I’m surrounded with beautiful gems no one else owns or even sees. Such beauty, such peace in a world wracked with such fury and pain. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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What We See

Posted on January 8, 2016 by hernibs

Frost sparkles on bushes, the whole world is beautiful. I’ve spent far too much time noticing the garbage in my life and cursing those who toss it instead of seeing the diamonds and thanking the one who tossed them. ©2013 … Continue reading →

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Winter Diamonds

Posted on January 2, 2016 by hernibs

Moon and stars move round the sky, our days are numbered too but diamonds glisten on the trail that I walk with you. ©2015 Sharron R. McMillan

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