Sunday, April 1, 2012

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
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14 comments:

  1. Lovely write-up.

    Have a great month too.

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  2. Happy new month to you, make the best of it. Interesting read too!!

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  3. Hi Lily,
    thanks for the comment, I agree with you about appearing dusty at times, but I think it is a matter of choice if you appear in public like that. :)
    Take care.
    Colin.

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  4. Like the rhyming. It almost feels like a rap song.

    Happy new month to you too

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  5. Great lyrics....happy new month to you too

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  6. Awesome stuff! People hardly recognize gold or diamond in the rough; it is until its recognized, taken up, tried in fire that they know its true worth...

    - LDP

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  7. Nice Piece. Happy new Month..

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  8. Yeah, it is the month of diamonds...and it is a precious month. Hope you have a great month

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  9. Great post and its definitely a reflection of our current day society. We can all be considered Diamonds In the Rough at specific times in our lives. Thanks for reminding us of this.

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  10. Love this,you know I do,it encaspulates my thoughts about recognising potential and pulling that person out of a quagmire.

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