Hiding Inside A Shell Poem by Geetha Jayakumar

A Shimmering pearl
hidden Inside a shell
Oyster protecting its
iridescence
From eagle eyes..
So beautiful it is deep down the seabed.
Inside the soft bed of oyster
With no rays of sunlight touching it.
Protection of cover from the watchful eyes,
Who want to grab,
The precious pearl,
from the womb of oyster.

Why are you hiding inside the shell!
When you have the most charming quality
Let the rays of sunlight falls on you!
And you pass on the light of wisdom to others.

Come out of the shell
And face the world with boldness!

Its like
Lighting a candle inside a pot
Where the darkness of pot is vanished
And pot is bright with full of light
But this light is never visible from outside.
So the pot is still encircled by darkness from outside.

All the unique qualities you have got, is hidden inside the pot
Which is never going to be visible to the outside world!

Don't hide behind the shell...come out of it dear
And be proud of Self and prove what you are!
Not for others but for Self!

Tap out the hidden resources within
And utilise it fully
And enjoy the Happiness and Satisfaction
Which is the best form of dedication to Self
As well to others!

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Geetha Jayakumar.