Midnight Pearl

Midnight Pearl A young Romeo went to Tahiti With diving gear and determination He sought the finest pearl for his sweetie For soon the two lovers would join as one He found a shell far bigger than the rest Disappointment came when he opened it In a gown of midnight black it was dressed For his lady’s soft hand it seemed unfit White pearls he found -- none as grand as the black He took the black pearl to a gem setter Who, looking at it, was taken aback He said next to white pearls, this was better If you want to impress a pretty girl Bestow the treasure of a midnight pearl *Entry for Russell’s “Midnight Pearl” contest. By Carolyn Devonshire, written April 17, 2012