Wisdom tells us an ocean lore
Of an oyster proud and wise
Who ventured upon the shore
To offer the sand a surprise.
"Come and live in me," he cried.
"Be more than a simple grain of sand!
I make the offer, but you decide
Be molded by me or stay on the land."
"Not us!" exclaimed all the grains
"We are content with life on the beach.
We will not bind ourselves to your chains.
You have nothing to give, nothing to teach."
"Oh, but I do! You must simply trust.
Leave your life of rest and leisure
You will be more than a spec of dust.
You will become a beautiful treasure."
"I confess, it will not be easy and well.
You will undergo pressure over time.
With the same substance as my shell
I will cover you treating you as grime."
"I will go!" said the tiniest grain of sand
"I want to be more than what I am.
I am not content to lounge upon the land.
I fear no oyster nor simple clam."
Into the mouth the brave grain submerged
And off into the ocean the oyster returned.
Years passed before the oyster reemerged.
Inside the tiny grain of sand had turned.
Transformed from a worthless grain of sand
To beautiful pearl very precious and grand.
Author notes
White for Wisdom
A contest entry
- Pen me a Pearl by Folklor.
1750 points, ended July 10, 7 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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awwww this is gorgeous
i hope sarah loves it, im sure she will, lol
but wonderful story and good luck in the contest
take care
stephanie
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OH WOW!
That was a poem and more importantly a story.
i cant wait to tell arah this story (my little sister)
Thankyou so much for your pem i loved the way you taught a message and took th pearl and made it beautiful.
out of uriosity what colour does this pearl become in your story lol it would seem that success or wisdom wold fit perfectly lol.
well done really admire your entry it stands out -
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Thank you
My intention was the color white and wisdom, but I can see how success would apply.
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excellent~
You have penned a perfect poem here sweetie...
Excellent from the start to the finish...
I liked the talking and the interaction in the poem as well
Best of luck in the contest...
Hope you have a winner here
Hugs n love
Susan~~~
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