He carries pearls in his mouth,
from the sea.
Rubies and emeralds, diamonds;
his heart, royal; his eyes, kind;
and his strength, without end.
He swims from another land,
far away, carrying bounty: silk, myrrh, and frankincense.
Silk worms sacrifice themselves for beauty.
I sacrifice myself for him.
Darlene McPeek © 2006. All Rights Reserved.
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