Family and Diamond

a poem by Rahul Dass

It is as beautiful,
   As the toothless smile of a newborn.

It is as alluring,
   As the first love.

It is as dazzling,
   As the twinkle in her affirmative eyes.

It is as pretty,
   As the pleasure of parenthood.

It is as powerful,
   As the blessing of parents.

It is as good looking
   As the joy on a wrinkled face.

The mother of all precious stones
   A diamond is a family member forever.