by Elsie Duggan

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November 8, 2006

Diamond Dreams TWC

January 23, 2009 09:07 PM EST (Updated: January 26, 2009 11:10 PM EST)

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Diamonds are a girl's best friend

I never knew how true this was

Although I think the stone is pretty

They're not the diamonds I mean because

The diamonds are in my crown of worth

I think you know what I mean

The family that loves me

They make up my Diamond Dream

Each child I gave birth to

Has a sparkle of his own

My daughter shown so brightly

Now Heaven is her home

Then all my diamonds multiplied

They were generous with me

I have little diamonds everywhere

I believe there are twenty-three

My diamonds have diversified

You know they have married from other nations

I have Amerasian diamonds shining brightly

I could go to Taiwan on vacations

Of course the biggest diamond of them all

Was my dear departed Bill

He had such spark and made me laugh

My heart smiles from his love still

So twinkle twinkle little star

Shining so brightly in the sky

Your diamonds can't outdo mine

Look at the sparkles in my eye

This diamond on my finger that I wear lovingly

Has more meaning than the beauty that you see

My father gave it to my mother, a perfect diamond dream

Then when I was married, Mother gave Bill the ring for me.

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Comments: 51

Donna C. Jan 23, 2009, 9:10pm EST

So very lovely Elsie.
You do have many diamonds in your crown.

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Kay M. Jan 23, 2009, 9:29pm EST

This is beautiful Elsie. I like those sparkles in your eyes.

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Kathryn E. Jan 23, 2009, 9:29pm EST

Diamonds, diamonds sparklng brite, you are the light in the sky, dear Elsie.

Your heart is so pure, so full of love, you were put on this earth for a purpose, and that was to take care of all those around you.

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Ariel Storm Jan 23, 2009, 9:32pm EST

So beautiful Elsie. Your crown is very full of diamonds.

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Kimberly Ripley Jan 23, 2009, 9:33pm EST

This is so incredibly creative! You've expressed yourself so beautifully....I could see each and every glistening stone!

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Christine G. Jan 23, 2009, 9:47pm EST

Thanks for sharing. That was very nice.

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dee b. Jan 23, 2009, 9:53pm EST

You have such a magical way with your poetry. I believe you could put into poem just about anything, and make it worth reading. You seem to shine brighter than any diamond ever could. As always thank you for sharing your gift.

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Krystal Harwell Jan 23, 2009, 9:55pm EST

This put a tear in my eye, and it is a very lovely poem. It made me think of my mom, how happy me and my brother have made her for giving her grandchildren, I'm on my 2nd kid now! :)

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Ashley Prince Jan 23, 2009, 10:01pm EST

Very good poem. Very sweet. I loved it! :) Thank you for sharing this!

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penni d. Jan 23, 2009, 10:29pm EST

Oh, lordy, this was beautiful, Elsie!!

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Dame Ruth, Chief Executive Elitist D. Jan 23, 2009, 10:51pm EST

Thank you for posting to this group whose only purpose is to thank you for posting to this group.

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Chris Gattis Jan 24, 2009, 12:04am EST

Very nice Elsie. You do indeed have many diamonds.

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t b. Jan 24, 2009, 12:10am EST

Lovely Elsie!

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Tanya P. Jan 24, 2009, 12:25am EST

I love this turn of phrase, "my crown of worth", Elsie. What a beautiful mental image it stirs in me!

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William Dotani Jan 24, 2009, 1:36am EST

The sentiment of many feelings makes the poem a gem: A diamond.
I loved the fkow as each scene melted into the next scene. This is beautiful writing.

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Rob Appell Jan 24, 2009, 4:22am EST

...and here I am stuck with a diamond in the rough...a lump of coal. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but with men, it's show me the money, honey!

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JOHN BECK Jan 24, 2009, 6:22am EST

My friend William said it for me--I couldn't say it any better.

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Patricia J. Jan 24, 2009, 9:58am EST

Elsie this is a beautiful poem. You do indeed have diamonds to spare.

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Marge H. Jan 24, 2009, 11:40am EST

Your diamonds are priceless and so is your poem.

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Kathy D. Jan 24, 2009, 12:06pm EST

This is so beautiful, Elsie!

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 24, 2009, 1:11pm EST

Very heartwarming poem, I really enjoyed this.

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Nora Davenport Jan 24, 2009, 2:05pm EST

Very beautiful poem!

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Priscilla P. Jan 24, 2009, 3:13pm EST

Your thoughts do sparkle

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lynn a. Jan 24, 2009, 4:24pm EST

This is so loving, Elsie, and I have my mother-in-law's diamond she gave my husband when we decided to marry, so I know what history adds to it.

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Steph-in-NE ..... Jan 24, 2009, 4:43pm EST

so beutifull,, you are a blessing for Bill and Tracy,, may they are not here in front of you,, you look at your diamond and still see them and the love they have givien you...

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Natalie Neal Whitefield Jan 24, 2009, 5:47pm EST

So lovely, Elsie. To remember all the diamonds, the rare treasures in our lives! I wear my mother's ring, too, the one Daddy gave her for their 50th wedding anniversary, and in doing so I feel their love wrap around my finger, telling me to always go for the "long haul" and never fret about the little things...

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Natalie Neal Whitefield Jan 24, 2009, 5:47pm EST

We are featuring your lovely poem at Home Comfort today!

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Deb J. Jan 24, 2009, 7:28pm EST

Lovely Elsie....you forgot one thing...you also are a diamond in the lives of many, including mine!

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Barbary Chaapel Jan 24, 2009, 9:14pm EST

A beautiful story-poem, Elsie.
Your family is lucky to have your talent.

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K D. Jan 25, 2009, 8:34am EST

There is a song out there named "Diamond Girl", by Seals & Crofts. I think of you the next time I hear that song!

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Courtney C. Jan 25, 2009, 3:18pm EST

What a wonderful post! I love reading your stuff!

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Connie H. Jan 26, 2009, 8:13pm EST

I cried! Well written Elsie!

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♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Jan 27, 2009, 1:42am EST

beautiful!:)

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charity kimball ツ Jan 27, 2009, 2:09am EST

This is beautiful thanks for sharing:)

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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jan 27, 2009, 4:51am EST

Lovely poem, Elsie!

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anne ( way 2 crazy of a life ) c. Jan 27, 2009, 1:22pm EST

Very nice poem

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Dana W. Jan 27, 2009, 1:56pm EST

very nice poem
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Cholette W. Jan 27, 2009, 4:50pm EST

That was great!

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Cortney R. Jan 27, 2009, 6:04pm EST

That was really great. I love that it wasn't about what I expected it to be about.

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Jule's dreamin of a wonderfilled life for all research mode again Jan 27, 2009, 7:03pm EST

Another beautiful piece of poerty thank you love it

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Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jan 27, 2009, 7:08pm EST

Very lovely, Elsie. You are blessed with a wonderful family.

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Nancy Biri Jan 27, 2009, 7:53pm EST

Beautiful poem

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Jan S. Jan 27, 2009, 10:18pm EST

This is so beautiful, Elsie. Blessings of children and love are more precious than diamonds.

Congratulations of MOTD.

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Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Jan 28, 2009, 1:18am EST

I am going through my backlog of articles created by you, my friends. I am so sorry that I do not have the time to spend on reading each of your articles in detail, but do know that I was here to leave a comment. God Bless and Have a wonderful week!

You are so pretty! You must have been a knockout when you were in your younger days!

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