What I Found Inside The Oyster
What I found inside one Oyster —
Was not a Pearl — of Sea —
But something soft — as Wonder —
That trembled — quietly —
It had no luster — save the Thought —
That Beauty might be small —
Enough to fit — within the shell —
That scarcely shone — at all —
The Tide went out — and left me —
Its secret — in my hand —
That Wealth — is not a Substance —
But what we understand —
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