From the Depths of Diamonds
Dedicated to Aida Adele Maximos

Egyptian Queen
Your softness and light
Becomes you.

Though you work with precious stones
And people’s hearts in this world,
I see you walking the halls
Of ancient temples.

Dressed in white
You’re a High Priestess
Carrying an eternal flame

You are surrounded by others
Similarly dressed
There’s a vow and a pledge

That you’ve carried forward into this time.
Only you know its secret.

And as you go about your work,
Shards of light
Slip between worlds
Radiating from the depths of diamonds

Karen Bowller