The Pearl

Weathered, battered
Brushed away by currents
Chosen, mauled at
Thrown away by parents

Dropped, snatched
Almost eaten by the albatross
Thrown, tossed
Left aside by the others

Falls, buries
Itself away
Sunlight no longer
The moon asunder

The sand washes away
The days fly yonder
It's shell is cracked
By a journeying wanderer

And there inside
Through turmoil
Resides
It's smooth, white treasure

Opalescent, iridescent
It shines through
Forgetting it's hardships
For it's magnificent hue.

Reviews

[olla]

"a pearl of great worth.." these words have been used to describe all kinds of treasures for centuries.. because it takes so long and so much to make them.. this is a good story.. it speaks of a young one who either has or is transitioning into that pearl of great worth.. well written.. it is a pearl of worth all of it's own..

[Quaint Lil Lady]

Thank you so much!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

A beautiful write
You are very talented