The Sea-Shell

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Oh, fairy palace of pink and pearl
Frescoed with filigree silver-white,
  Down in the silence beneath the sea
  God by Himself must have fashioned thee
Just for His own delight!

But no!--For a dumb and shapeless thing
Stirring in darkness its little hour,
  Thy walls were built with infinite care,
  Thou sea-scented home, so fine and fair,
Perfect--and like a flower!

© Virna Sheard