Diamonds

Trials press upon the soul.
The soul is tumbled and tossed like a rock;
gradually its sharp edges chip and fray;
a weak vein is found, the soul is cracked to its core
across the fault line, exposing the gleaming insides--
its crystalline and fractured beauty.
From thence, the diamond can take shape:
from inside out is the soul's crystal beauty
shaped and polished as gentle facets and complexities
emerge upon the face, reflecting a depth of experience;
emanating a soft glow from suffering transmuted into
inner light. Thus, the soul is like unto a diamond:
a vessel to reflect the eternal beauty of spirit.