The true pearl

 A fragile world we set up

around ourselves with our dreams,

destinations, envy, hope and fears,

Then we create a shell of hate

to keep the pearl of love in it,

It glitters,

But it isn’t a love-gem,

It’s our hate crystallized for self-deception.

 

Love comes with the inclusion of

more and more around you into your care,

And in this fertile soil

blooms a flower,--

love for someone.