Diamonds in the Rough

By Donna Puglisi

To all the diamonds in the rough in this world, I dedicate this book. Shine on and sparkle in your own unique way. Dont run with the crowd or feel the need to blend. Just be you! Its not always the ones with the glam and glitter who try to outshine everyone else but the silent, the subdued, the peaceful ones comfortable in their own skin who are the true diamonds in the rough.

My first poem, Diamonds in the Rough, is all about finding out your true grit. To quote a few lines from my poem, Youre the gems that dont glitter, / youre the gems that dont shine. / One day youll be discovered hidden in the mine.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Mar 6, 2017
• ISBN: 9781524675288

Donna Puglisi

I have been writing poetry since I was twelve years old. Through my life’s experiences I’ve continued to write poetry, layer upon layer! I grew up in Wisconsin with two sisters, mom and dad. Mom was a poet, author, artist, musician and composer. Through her, I developed a love of poetry and dance. Sometimes I blend the two together, which makes for my “dance of words”. My writing is from “A to Z”, so to speak. Humor, love of nature, raw emotions, personal experiences and the ability to touch anyone who reads my poetry. I live in Melbourne, Florida with my husband, who is my “muse” at times! I will always write what is honest and true, which makes my poetry part of every man.

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Published by AuthorHouse 03/03/2017

ISBN: 978-1-5246-7529-5 (sc)

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Contents

Diamonds In The Rough

The Scarred Face

Big Wheelers

No Time Like The Present

Fractured

I Saw A Blind Man

Face Book

The Boneyard

First Impression

The Grounds Keeper

Tattoo

In Between

The Waitress

Fragile

One Little Letter

Swinging On A Tire

Hope

Fields Of Lavender

So Lazy

Cocoon

Patchwork Quilt

Dining On A Slab

Wonder

Jewel Thief

Grandma Was A Tomboy

Boomerang

Ill-Wind

I Saw It In Your Eyes

Four Walls

Toxic

Daddy’s Little Girl

Falling Through The Cracks

When Beauty Is The Beast

Mermaids

Jambalaya

A Dove’s Song

Blood Red

Dawn

Clouds

Floating On Diamonds

Winged Angels Of The Sea

Sublime

Riding The Thermals

The Grand Dames

Being Betty White

The Natural Order

Knock-Kneed In Knickers

Invasion Of The Love Bugs!

Peachy, Pinky Cheeks Of Cheery!

Joint Session

Sipping Single

Shelf Life

No Socks Today!

Looking For Road Kill At Maggie’s Diner

Cherry Pie

Tag Along

Gossip

Crepe Paper

Popsicle Toes

My Last Diamond

Dedication

To all the Diamonds In The Rough in this world, I dedicate this book. Shine on and sparkle in your own unique way. Don’t run with the crowd or feel the need to blend.

Just be you!

It’s not always the ones with the glam and glitter who try to outshine everyone else, but the silent, the subdued, the peaceful ones comfortable in their own skin who are the