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The Pearl

Beads of water, like strings of pearls postponed in movement on my skin Reflect light. I watch, each new droplet hesitantly release and descend from my tangled hair. The wet locks seem like lux drapery, framing my face. I sit, encrusted in this simple beauty, Unable to move. I too am a pearl, set in place. Perfect to You perhaps Polished and made pure by Your divine creation, I place a hand to my head, busy with thoughts of confusion. Torn between You and you. I know I am loved, Whether I'm polished or scuffed. I started a grain of sand with You, And a pearl with you. I have become that pearl through You And I have grown beyond through you. I love You, And I am in love with you. you cut me loose from my strand and scuffed my skin. You lifted my chin and absolved all sin. you dried me and swept back the drapes, Had me and held me. You hold me in the palm of Your hand and marvel at Your creation. You are my strand. But you, you are my freedom.
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grace-mcquillan
American
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Dec 3, 2011
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