They come to me in the rough,
without the sparkle and shine.
I work very hard to polish them,
though it seems I have little time.

I remove the small pieces of dirt
and smooth out the rough parts.
Trying to make them glimmer and shine
thier way into everyone's hearts.

Some of them are diamonds.
Of corse there are rubies, too.
If I polish them just right,
they will be more precious to you.

Its funny how I watch them change,
with the use of many tools.
I watch how they transform with time
although they are always jewels.

You cannot wear them on your hand
or as a chain around your head.
You must care for them as they grow.
They sparkle in the heart instead.

I am speaking of all the children.
how they blossom with the right tools.
More precious than diamonds or rubies.
For these, are God given jewels.