Fatal flaw

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just like a diamond in the jeweler's light,
revealed deep within
each facet reflecting
what was honed

but not revealed until the test
only the expert can wield
the lightly clouded spot
ignored by all

and here within it resides
Aristotle named it well
and only love can heal
my fatal flaw
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