A diamond slipped out of its mounting today. br A diamond surrendered and quit its ring. br It washed away through a drain br and traveled elsewhere. br br Mother falls to her knees br deep within her quiet grave br and cradles her long lost son. br Serenity is begun. br br When the circle falters br neither gold nor silver br nor platinum br can contain a diamond-star. br br We sky-gaze from afar br and pretend to understand.