Pearl

The Polynesian pearl of the Northern Pacific, 
A glittering paradise gleaming in brilliance,
Set float amongst the oceans clear waters.
A beautiful jewel reflecting in the different
 Shades of  aquatic blues.
The winds of peace blew in this tropical
Nirvana, until the ruler of the far east, 
Thrust down his mighty fist of power,
Against the foreign invaders.
From the land of the rising sun, did
The red dragon awakens, blazing with a
 Fires smoke, scaring a nations flag,
For generations to come.
It's scared wings as silent as a
Tiger, stalking in a thickets tall grass,
Of disbelief, it pounced without warning.
The American flag did spread out in
 Protection, over top a sleeping harbor,
Lulled into a dreaming state of world peace.
As the eagle did lie at rest, the sons
Of the red dragon struck, at it's farthest
Point edge of it's nest.
Setting it's kindling to burn and sink,
Beneath the waters, of histories swift
Currents.
The bird of freedoms liberation, now
Alert defends it's territory's, by talons
Claws, and sharpened beaks bite.
Driving the dragons brewed backwards,
And reclaiming it's rightful perch, on
The stage of destiny.
But the pearl lies tarnished and broken,
Cracked forever this once Eden, never to
To be a child of innocence again.
Only a white momentum stands to mark
It's loss, she weeps the Polynesian princess,
For what has been done can never be undone.
A pearl necklaces of peace, torn apart by two
Titan's nations hatred, now it is nothing but
A broken strand and she is a prisoner,
Caught In the choke hold, of power between
The two of them.

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Davis Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Cheryl Such a very powerful, deep and moving write. You capture the reader with such intensity and story telling. Thank you for the funny and great comment on my Zombie Hoe Down poem. FYI-- I am not a guy. I may not have a lot in the boobie area, but I am a woman. LOL
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January 21, 2014 at 10:52 PM
wow... you got me on this one... Eden never to be a child of......... a fiery write my friend..Linda
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November 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM
A very dramatic and well written piece of poetry, Cheryl. Excellent work!...Thank you so much for the wonderful comments!
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November 29, 2013 at 2:13 PM
- "Pearl" is really a "Diamond" .... a really wonderful poem Cherle! - A pleasure and experience to read this. - Very skilled employment. - Wish you a nice weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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November 27, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Another very beautiful historical piece! Loved it!! Great write!
Jordan Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Wow there is a lot of deep meaning put into this! Very well done here! I enjoyed this very much, and am adding this to my favorites! :) Amazing work! ~Destiny ^_^
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