Diamond in the Rough

Hey Mister, listen to me I am talking to you.

I know you have your reservations but listen to the truth

I got no suit, observed no rules, but I will be of some use to you.

Don’t lose your cool, I know you’re through, but I got to say something to you

So before you throw out my papers saying I don’t have a second class

Could you calm down and let me tell you things they don’t even teach in class

Cos I am a diamond in the rough

Uncut. Unpolished. Diamond in the rough.

A little cut here and there and I am a world wonder

Diamond in the rough.

Uncut. Unpolished. Diamond in the rough

Dear lady, stop for a while I’m trying to catch up with you.

You said I couldn’t sing for beggars, you didn’t want a green horn with you.

I got no tape. My voice no shape. You wonder what I want with you.

You feel my pain but it’s a shame, there’s really nothing you can do.

But don’t hasten to write me off because I don’t even look prepared

I got something to show that I shouldn’t have left reserved.

Cos I am a diamond in the rough

Uncut. Unpolished. Diamond  in the rough

A little cut here and there and I am a world wonder

Diamond in the rough....

I wrote this piece some years ago. It’s actually a song. I wrote it after listening to the experiences of people that believed that they were better than the society saw them and they actually had something to offer. Bitter experiences I tell you. These people had only one thing going on for them; Belief and Hope.

April is the month of Diamonds. You are a unique in your own way. Just believe in yourself and explore all the possibilities within your reach. You are a star and don’t you dare stop pursuing your dreams.

Happy New month and may all your dreams come true. Much love...

Lily Johnson