Cubic Zirconia Rebel

cbr, 2025

cbr, 2025

cbr, 2025

In halls of gold and whispered pearls,

Where diamonds dance and status swirls,

I stand defiant, my stone so bright—

A cubic zirconia, pure delight

They sneer and glance with practiced grace,

Their real gems fixed in every place

But I, I shine with rebel's gleam

My faux stone sparkling like a dream

If wealth could buy my heart's true shine,

I'd still choose this love of mine

No carats match my pure embrace

Of beauty born of simpler grace

No inheritance could ever sway

The love I hold for stones that play

With light and hope and honest art—

My cubic zirconia, close to heart

-Mitchell Royel

cbr, 2025