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My Perfect Pearl

The life of this pearl, how it grew from the sand Is a wonderful story to tell For it bothered the flesh in an oyster's grey shell And the oyster then coated the sand It was milky and white, added band after band 'Till it formed a white shell So a creature can't tell That it grew from a grain of the sand This gemstone of mine From the depths of the sea Has a glittering shine That is easy to see So it's hard to imagine, this treasure so fine All began as a grain in the sea Written 3/2/2013

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/17/2013 5:58:00 PM

To me, this poem says: It makes no difference where we come from, all that matters is where we are going...This poem has a beautiful flow to it. A very creative and enjoyable poem to read!...Thank you for the kind and helpful comments. They mean so much to me!

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 3/13/2013 12:19:00 PM

Beautifully written poem my friend Isaiah :) I like it.. If this for the contest good luck!! a sure winner for me. Thanks for stopping by, Hugs, Maria

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/12/2013 11:32:00 PM

Rereading YOUR pearl poem. AS lovely as ever.

Heather Ober

Date: 3/7/2013 11:34:00 AM

You made the process of how a pearl is made sound so romantic! It's so interesting that pearls are the result of what is basically an invasion - almost like an oyster's version of an immune system haha. But anyway, you did an absolutely wonderful job with this one. I'm adding it to my favs. (Soupmail!)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/6/2013 3:14:00 AM

Pearls are my favourite gems and you.described your pearl so eloquently..Charma

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/5/2013 8:50:00 PM

this is wonderful how gracefully you showed the development of the lovely pearl. WELL done, Isaiah.

Donna Jones

Date: 3/4/2013 5:16:00 PM

Very beautiful