A Pearl In You

Pearl In a faraway land, a merchant found a precious pearl He happily sold everything and traveled a long distance To buy the tiny fruit from a little shell The shell endured for several years to form the pearl The beauty resulted from pain by a splinter Its noble radiance made his heart swirl He sacrificed everything but gained true satisfaction Its modest and elegant beauty was priceless Its long lasting value never saw deterioration I found a far more valuable pearl shining in pure white Growing along with your pain, down in your soul Reflecting the brightest light in your darkest part Your sympathy, understanding and strength These are lasting rewards from your struggle With tears from pain, you hold onto hope and truth 13th April 2017 To my loving husband who is suffering from fibromyalgia