A Pearl in You

A Pearl in You

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

人間弱くなってきた時に、内面的な強さを学ぶようだ。弱い人の気持ちを理解するって、強い人にはとても難しいことなんだろうね。でも、自分が思い道理にならなくって、自分の限界を知った時に、本当の内面的な強さが要求される。自分の弱さを受け入れることは、本当に強くなくっちゃできない。

真珠って、貝が、体内の異物の痛みに数年間耐えて出来上がる、美しい宝石なんだよね。

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