A Diamond In The Dust Poem by Peter Strugnell

I'm not saying that it's easy for you,
I know you've been let down before,
you aren't sure you wanna start something new,
you're tired and don't wanna hurt anymore.

But life's too short to live it alone,
in a world devoid of all affection,
I want more than just to talk on the phone,
I wanna give you more than conversation.

More precious to me that silver and gold,
in a world that's grown weary and old,
love and affection from the woman I trust,
I need to find a diamond in the dust, a diamond in the dust.

The years go by way too fast,
to still be carrying the weight of the past,
so before my bones turn to rust,
I need to find a diamond in the dust, a diamond in the dust.


You may think that nothing ever lasts,
and you don't want it to be like it was before,
you say be careful of my heart of glass,
but I just wanna care for you even more.

I know it's down to me to let you know,
your heart may still be undecided,
can't promise you a perfect tomorrow,
but I would never let you be misled.


More precious to me that silver and gold,
in a world that's grown weary and old,
love and affection from the woman I trust,
I need to find a diamond in the dust, a diamond in the dust.