Regaining Sheen
Rarely
a pearl
rolls onto
the shores
of your life
timing must be just right
cadence and tide
humble downward glance
onto the wet sand
where it all began,
Despite the temptation
to keep it locked away -safe
never take a pearl home
beauty is only borrowed
never owned...
but if you must
roll it ever so gently between
tenderness and lust.
Remember its heat belongs to no one
If held for too long
it becomes just another cold
lusterless stone
When you're through with it.
Gently give it back to the tide
Pray it regains its salt and
the elusive sheen of life.
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