Forlorn Pearls

They escape 
from dark depths
pulling away 
to freedom 
sliding down 
a smooth expanse 
hugging the 
gentle curve 
dipping into 
the hollow 
I wait for them 
to drop into my palm 
too precious to spill 
the secrets they hold —
forlorn pearls 
flowing from sad eyes 

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