Freshwater Pearl

Margaret V.Doran

For our daughter, Sarah, on the occasion of her 21st birthday


      Sheltered by the two halves
      Nurtured and protected from the murky
      obscurity to grow in your own way
      though buried in the deep, dark mud
      with strange new currents forever above

      Not a plain sphere of perfection
      without flaw or individuality
      but intricate in form and shade
      unlike any other, possessing textures
      and secretive shadows and depths to be explored

      Creamy iridescence catching the light
      reflecting uniquely back exquisitely
      Creating a compelling mystique, an enigma
      your very strength and beauty born of adversity
      A precious nugget to be cherished in an open hand

      Deserving of pure gold:
      the quiet luster of white gold
      the soft colors of Black Forest Gold
      delicate greens and full roses to adorn
      and surround our freshwater pearl come of age


Copyright © 1997 Margaret V. Doran. All rights reserved.
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Read more poems for my daughter Sarah here: Before Me, Before You | Gone | Sarah

Updated July 2, 1999
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