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Welcome to PearlNation
A poem about the Parable of the hidden treasure and pearl (Matthew 13:44-46)
Don’t regard these words as mere
It’s the tale of a man that’s rare
Who found a highly-priced Pearl
And returned to sell his wares
Understanding that life’s got no spare
And its Judge, never fair
I valued all that’s dear,
To maximize my allotted share
I’m on a journey to somewhere
Even when I walk with soles bare
Sheer pain makes my eyes red
Still, I’ll pray and adhere
Enemies may haul spears
On my path, they set snares
I won’t give in to my fears
I’ll care-less about my cares
I’ve spent the past years collecting wears
Investing treasures in Gears and Chinawares
But now I’m ready to give them up as fares
To possess my discovered pearl
The one I hold dear,
May refuse to follow me there
Folks may think I’m drunk with beer
But in the end, we won’t be judged as a pair
Many regarded my claim as mere
It sounds insane in their ears
To them the future ain't clear
But to me, with brightness appear
I regard them as not of the same tier
I’ve decided to change my gear
They’ll keep following me in the rear
Cos I’m going far and not near
Before I go, get this clear!
The world is ruled by ideas
And yours may be your Pearl
If you’ll pursue and Dare
Then life will reward you in arrears!
Written by O’dayo Afolabi for PearlNation
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