Tossing the Pearl

Headlong into the sea of love Down to the bottom I dove Up out of the murky deep Came that sparkling trove I’ll take my chance to see below Prospecting from the cold deep Revealing the resident of that pod Scrap or precious stone to keep Handle her carefully Watch out for the swirl Or you’ll be keeping the oyster And tossing the pearl Maybe her beauty will stun me Be it a sparkle or maybe shine What really lies beneath it all? Is it sand or a jewel so fine? Prying open the calcified case It reveals such beauty is rare Perfection on full display Exquisite and loveliness fair Handle her carefully Watch out for the swirl Or you’ll be keeping the oyster And tossing the pearl