A Diamond In The Rough...Smarties Poem by Anashree Nash

Uncut, unpolished;
Lies the diamond in the rough,
A rare and precious gem is he;
Whose price is worth,
Far greater than any polished;
Gem that stood in,
A museum of time.

A heart that's;
Unseen to many,
But to those whom he has;
Let close to him,
Will know his heart;
Of pureness and truth,
And that of altruism.

Self made through;
His intelligence, perseverance,
And constant hard work;
He has paved his,
Way through life;
And transformed himself into,
The man he's become.

A man who has climbed up;
The mountain of life,
Without stepping;
Onto the heads on any,
Or using anyone;
Other than himself,
To reach the peak of success in his life.

Uncut, unpolished;
Lies the diamond in the rough,
A rare and precious gem is he;
Whose price is worth,
Far greater than any polished;
Gem that stood in,
A museum of time.

As you continue to race;
Through the many laps,
You have left in this life;
On your final victory lap,
Remember me and;
Our feuds and the love,
And laughter we shared.

For you are my diamond in the rough;
Precious and rare you are,
And will remain to be;
You took care of me,
When life brought me to my knees;
Your life was my lifeline,
I will forever remember thee.