We Are All Pearls In the Dark Sea

We are all identical pearls in the turbulent sea The gracious sun may make some shine brighter than others But this shimmering brightness is not from ourselves alone But also through the light and life of the gracious son We are dependent on others for our lives as well Not just our clams that raised and nurtured us within their shells But also those who makes our food and seaweed clothes We all pearls that make this sea shine a little brighter Pearls should not say the light is theirs alone Or announce “I shine more brightly than you” But rather the light belongs to me and you We are all potential stars that could shine in this dark sea Lest we all be consumed by the lion-headed serpent The giant moray eel that swims in these waters of chaos