Pearly iridescence, rainbow imbued
Soft to touch and smooth,
Many years have passed since this fragile shell
Was formed by sea-creatures
Washed by high tides
Splashed with foaming spray;
The shell has been formed
And become an object of beauty.
I am this shell, my own master
With my own thoughts and no intrusions
And at my side my companions lie within
The glistening waters that surround me.
My feelings are a yearning to be loved
And a longing for peace in my heart.
I am honest and open with how I feel
Yet some of my companions are closed
And unable to tell me their inner thoughts.
I regret their reticence
But they are their own masters
And with perseverance can open up
To listeners ears.
I am a shell with inner beauty
Peaceful thoughts and honest mind.
I love the feel of my sun-drenched coat
And the wind and water that surround me.
My world is nature.