A Diamond in the Rough

A diamond in the rough
Is a diamond sure enough
And though it may not look so
It's made of diamond stuff

But someone must find it
Or it will not be found
And someone must grind it
Or it will not be ground


But when it is found and when it is ground
And when it is burning bright 
It is a diamond sure enough
Giving off its light

Oh teacher, disappointed, 
don't say,
"I've had enough"

'Cos the worst pupil in your class 
Could be a diamond
in the rough.

-Anonymous