Day 20 "The Pearl in the Lion"

The Pearl in the Lion

Tired of wondering about the Lion when he left a stuffed plushie,

Or a Lion skin hung over a wooden frame,

In the place he usually met me.

In a confident motion I lifted my arm,

Plucked a sword from the air,

And sliced the empty Lion skin and frame.

Criss, cross I slashed,

To see what was inside.

The skin fell open, limp,

Revealing a large, silvery blue pearl.

I once heard a story about a man who sold everything he had

For a very special pearl.

‘Is this that pearl?’ I wondered.

So I asked,

“What is the Lion, anyway?’

A voice answered,

“The Lion is a symbol of

Courage,

Strength,

Honor,

And Nobility;

The things that you love.”

Merino wool and silk with bead embellishments.