Pearl

 Photo by Felicia Jarvis

Pearl

In a faraway land, a merchant found a precious pearl
He happily sold everything and traveled a long distance
To buy the tiny fruit from a little shell

The shell endured for several years to form the pearl
The beauty resulted from pain by a splinter
Its noble radiance made his heart swirl

He sacrificed everything but gained true satisfaction
Its modest and elegant beauty was priceless
Its long lasting value never saw deterioration

I found a far more valuable pearl shining in pure white
Growing along with your pain, down in your soul
Reflecting the brightest light in your darkest part

Your sympathy, understanding and strength
These are lasting rewards from your struggle
With tears from pain, you hold onto hope and truth

13th April 2017

Photograph and poem by Felicia Jarvis
 © 2018 Felicia Jarvis All Rights Reserved

The Night Holds Me So Tight

 

Photo by Felicia Jarvis

The Night Holds Me So Tight

The Night holds me so tight

In the town with no light

A big pale face in the sky

The moon must be very shy

Photograph and poem by Felicia Jarvis
 © 2018 Felicia Jarvis All Rights Reserved

Birds Are Flying Away

 

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Birds Are Flying Away

The sun rises and sets,

The moon rises and sets,

Birds are flying over the seas, rivers and mountains

Birds are flying over disturbances and disappointments

Under complete darkness,

Under excessive brightness,

Birds don’t count how many days they are flying

Birds don’t care how many birds are flying together

With their tiny wings

With all their strength

Flying on rainy days, windy days and in scorching heat,

No matter how happy, sad, or fearful they feel.

Poem by Felicia Jarvis
 © 2018 Felicia Jarvis All Rights Reserved

Hang Myself in the Sky

From our window

Photo by Felicia Jarvis

Hang Myself in the Sky

Hang myself in the sky
The sun is shining
It is frightening
The sky is blue
There's no clue

Looking for secrets
You gave me pamphlets
No matter what you say
I will say “nay”
So you’ll say “nigh-nigh”

Hang myself in the sky
The sun is shining
It is exciting
But, I am in blue
You have no clue

Looking for secrets
You took me to outlets
No matter what you say
I will say “pay”
So you’ll say “bye-bye”

Let me hang myself in the sky
Singing voice is a bit shaky
Honestly I don’t want to die
You're gonna say “Why?”

Photograph and poem by Felicia Jarvis
 © 2018 Felicia Jarvis All Rights Reserved