Paua Shell

• Srishti Sharma, Grade 9
• Poetry
• 2018

Beauty in your hands
As glorious as can be.
Rich and vibrant textured colours;
White, green, blue, purple.
Its rough touch, wavy like the deep blue sea
Pattern as flawless, swirly bubbles, like marbles,
Shimmering in the warmth of the sun,
Bringing peace.
Oval piece, shaped of nature, interesting, impeccable and unique,
Waiting to be found in the murky shallow waters
Waiting to be looked upon
A jewel, shaped in different forms...
A sea opal.