Pearls in an oyster’s shell



Strings of human pearls
like particles of sand,

captured between
worlds of life

in the oyster’s shell.

If it’s our imperfections
which connect us

In the now

to the rest of the souls
in humanity


It takes forgiveness
to make us whole

If it is life’s purpose,
in revealing our limitations,

That get us started
on the road of self-control

As we tell
our life stories

and let our position
Among the stars

guide our inspirations

From one point
to the next,

with a gift
Which we call insight,

become written
into the script

and if we earnestly
try to do our best,

each step On our journey
as we share in these moments

In our efforts to protect
the innocent soul beings,

assigned here with us.

As we find ourselves
returning from the lost,

by some miracle called hope.

 As we walk along this pathway together,

Adrift upon the river of light

between the stars

reaching from the beginning of time
To the end of who it is we are to become.

To witness life’s secret
fluidic energies in motion

In each moment
of our present life design

Realigned to the possibilities
we seek to find

Which bring us
to this focal point

of time and light

With which
we live our now.

With love and tenderness,
we came into this world

twice blessed.

First, the possibility exists
for us somehow

despite the odds
to make this world a better place

to live and learn
our lessons,

We'll pass
our final test.

Perhaps there will come to be
a story about

One of our attributes
worthy of mention

In the best interest
of humanity

Despite the steady rain
Of suffering, pain, and death.

To give another soul
hope to hold on to

With a chance at happiness.

Our battle scars
are war wounds

in the battle Across eternity
against the soul thief.

While we have each other
in reflection

And if
you listen carefully,

You can hear
the subtle whispers

of the qualities
which

make each one of us
special and unique.

And if by chance you
i are counted among

ones, still hoping
to make a mark

worthy of mention

Before our last
breath is released.

To benefit the next wave
of brave spirits

Who’ll, cross the river of souls
to take our place.

Those who choose
to live encapsulated,

With the pearl essence
of spiritual relief

A world of perfect, imperfection   
Outside the belly of the beast

As our life essence,
distilled to pure love

Dances with the sunlight,

condenses into the spring
Of nourishing energies ...

of which we may all

Freely take our fill
and together

Find our Peace

C2


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Submitted by Charles2 on September 13, 2023

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