The Brilliance of a Hidden Diamond


Triumph shared, in defeat crushed alone
Praise for all, criticism is your own
Joys spread, sorrows singularly borne
Expectations of others, regrets to you only known

Efforts by many, passion yours alone
Moments spent with others, cherished memories your own
Doubts cast by all, hope in you sown
Dejection crippled many, ambition and dreams yours to hone

The world blind to the inner zone
The real side to all, but us, unknown
Stones everywhere, but a hidden diamond brilliantly shone
Lost in a crowd, a PERSON grown