Composed 7/21/14
Description: A little something inspired by some people I know.
They’re charming gems
With the shy milky skin of classic pearls
And eyes sharp as diamonds
Their lips drip fiery rubies and
They clothe themselves in colors
As shocking and varied as all of Earth’s opals
So no one would suppose
That despite this unbending display
Of their great Mother’s confidence
That when these precious stones are touched
They break
Scraps of Paper 