~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!

[-- Manish --]

very beautiful write.. and a perfect end.. (y)

[Sophy Freebirds]

Thanks Manish :)

[Sophy Freebirds]

Thanks Manish :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What a wonderful look into the world of Sophy… it is paling to see in your poetry that you do the name justice.

[Sophy Freebirds]

I am graced by your visit dear poet :) thank you

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I am honored to be reading your words.

[Ashira Macy]

I absolutely loved this one! Your descriptions was flawless from the opening stanza and onward. I really admire how deeply you looked into yourself for this. It is clearly a very personal piece and bright with emotion. Great work Sophy!

[Sophy Freebirds]

Thank you so much Ashira for your kind words :)

[Lydia Shutter]

What a wonderful poem this is! I liked the introspection in this one. You do know yourself and now we do too. It is as if you took us through your lifetime in a few short stanzas. Beautifully created. Lydi**

[Sophy Freebirds]

I am humbled you think so.. looking forward to read your works :)

[kublakhan27]

A powerful and truly poetic declaration of one's identity...I adored the first stanza being a lover of aquatic imagery, and I love how the poem itself emerges from the dark depths of the early bits and comes out on a high note...well done Sophy :)

[Sophy Freebirds]

Wow.. thank you so much K.K .Glad you liked it :)

[Sophy Freebirds]

Dear friend, I think the name Sophy suites you even better, for you are "wisdom".
I think just you live up to it already, the way you write, and all you bring to us, is a gift.

And those who are wise, can with their wisdom, change the world.
Your writing here, had a magical feel to it, mixed with mythology, I adored.

- Elisa

[Sophy Freebirds]

I am graced by your visit dear.Thank you so much :)

My pleasure dear! :) :)

[Saddam]

Very much supported with Ana's word. A beautiful poetry with a pearl heart.

[Sophy Freebirds]

Thank you for your kind words amigo :)

[Matching Socks]

Fabulous write. Isn't it ironic.
Pressure makes diamonds, tragedy makes good poets, death brings fame.

[Sophy Freebirds]

Life is a whole total paradox Ana.. thank you for your insightful review. :)

[Matching Socks]

You're welcome. :)

[anne]

this was awesome.....earlier it thought it would end in beauty of pearl but then when you entered it became wow....I loved the lines.....
I am not the creation of goddess Aphrodite
Nor dewdrops filled with moonlight.....
and
From an afflicted pearl
To be a sophy-enlightened one.....
really you always come out with something new.......

[Sophy Freebirds]

Wow anne.. thanks a lot :) you humble me.

[raj24]

u have described the beauty of Pearl in such a manner that it left me wondering who is more beautiful.. a diamond or pearl.. n yes miss Sophy you are really the enlightened one.. the more i read you , more i learn from you.. your persona is something that i m finding hard to put in words.. this poem is again a beautiful story of fight within.. this time it gave birth to a beautiful pearl which just got better with your words.. keep writing and you are really special :)

Raj

[raj24]

I already have done it.. i am following you tigress :)

[Sophy Freebirds]

You wow me with your words Mr.Gonna be prey..!! Ha :) kidding.Thanks for your kind words. Everyone is special in their own unique way Raj,even you