~Pearl~The Oracle

An oyster needs to be wounded to produce a pearl

In the rock hard bottom,
Of the deep dark ocean....
Where the golden twinge
Of the sun filters through,
The aquamarine hue...

With your calcareous shell wide open,
As the invited enemy enters within..
Suffering the groaning agony,
Your walls shake with abject cacophony...
Covering me with strata of traits;
Birthing me through the labour pain...

Unlike gemstones being mined
And polished to sparkling beauty..
I emanate shiny iridescence,
Which is my inborn quality...

I ain't the tear of goddess Aphrodite;
Nor dewdrops filled with moonlight...

But through the strain,
I have not gone in vain.
Refining fire has honed,
Passing test of Lydian stone.

Like a wise oracle,
Standing in life's pinnacle...
Going through the transition
From an afflicted PEARL
To be a SOPHY- enlightened one..

Author's Note

My father wanted to christen me as "Pearl",i was born out of suffering.But later i was gifted with the name- "Sophy". I hope i will live up to it someday.. Just enjoy the poem.. All reviews,comments,critique are invited... :)

Reviews

[Stephen]

I sometimes wonder, why we Americans are so weak in character, in strength, in morals. My generation has lived off the backs of our forefathers and we have taken for granted the blessings that we have. We are the way we now, because we have not had to suffer through any real trials and tribulations. One of the reasons for our forefathers breaking away from England was because of the religious persecution and the lack of freedom. They died for the cause. They were only able to do so because they had a lot of trials and tribulations that they suffered through that molded them into the great men they were that founded a new country, a country of freedom. We know nothing of suffering and therefore lack any character, morals or sense of duty, for we have not been tried. Trials make for great people. Thanks for sharing my friend, another fantastic work of art!

[J. Land]

Enlightened indeed with a wisdom and grace beyond your youth. This is a fantastic piece of self-realization and confession.

[Tom]

Yes indeed, we all have to take our fair share of knocks, rejection and put downs in life, but those who can rise above this and transmute the negative into positive, will be the ones who will eventually stand tall above the rest and shine brightly like a luminous star or indeed, a brilliant pearl !

Another creatively penned masterpiece Sophy, you are always on top of your game, kudos to your expressive pen!

[Sophy Freebirds]

Ohh wow.. you humble me dear poet.. ;) will be checking out your works soon

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful flow of thoughts leading to a perfect ending. I like the lines.
"From an afflicted PEARL
To be a SOPHY- enlightened one.."
Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Sophy Freebirds]

Wow.. thank you for your review dear poet :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I like how we gained our names.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love the analogy to the birth of a pearl...there is much wisdom in your words...and you do the name much justice...

a wise oracle is one who has been through it...

and understands.

[Sophy Freebirds]

Thank you Jacob for your kind words :)

[Frieda P]

Whoa, this is gorgeous Sophy pearl! We're all wounded in one way or another, your words make it seem a wondrous delight.

Your walls shake with abject cacophony...
Covering me with strata of traits;
Birthing me through the labour pain...

Oh that is painfully blissful....!

[Sophy Freebirds]

I am so delighted you like it.. you' ve nailed it correctly :) thank you so much.

[Frieda P]

I 'feel' your poetry Sophy....always my pleasure. :)

[MsJewel]

Your poem is heartfelt and touching as is your author's note.
You have a very special gift Sophy.
Your poem is lovely.

:) Julie

[Sophy Freebirds]

Aww.. thank you so much Julie :) i do appreciate your review.

[Md. Ziaul Haque]

So beautiful! I like the way you brought some of the finest Greek mythological ingredients to life. You are a poetess with special talent. :)

[Sophy Freebirds]

Wow.. thank you sir.I am graced by your visit.

[Md. Ziaul Haque]

You are most welcome. I really like your poems. :)

[Naina]

very beautifully written sophy... your name means "wisdom" and I'm sure that one day you will live up to your name.. good luck.. keep writing..

[Sophy Freebirds]

Thanks Naina for the kind review :)

[Naina]

your most welcome sophy..:)

[Swaroop Manikandan]

SOPHY.................................................

[Sophy Freebirds]

Yea 'wisdom'.. :)

[Swaroop Manikandan]

mm....................