Diamond In The Rough

Like a diamond in the rough,

Yet to realize its true value;

Training and continuing to

Learn and taking the cut

And the burn and the polish.

Hardened product of the

Heat and the pressure,

Rough on the outside but

With that undeniable light

From deep within making

Its way to the surface.

Only a matter of time before

That flawless character is

Ready to truly shine.