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PEARLS

Moments of joy,

like shining drops of dew gathered trembling

in a golden cup to string like pearls

upon the spider's gossamer thread.

 

Moments of tender warmth and caring,

appearing in a magic lantern life

to string like pearls upon a nebulous strand of time.

 

Moments dressed as years,

pursue each other in the soft, green spring of life

to fill the cup with glowing pearls for stringing in the soft sun.

 

Moments in the mind,

relived and treasured in the crisp and fragrant autumn

to lie iridescent on the breast before the winter's fire.