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In "Life’s Pearl of Wisdom," Michael P. Johnson uses the metaphor of an oyster producing a pearl to explore profound themes of creation, faith, and divine purpose. Through vivid imagery, he parallels the natural world with the sacred narrative of Mary giving birth to Christ, illustrating how God’s grace manifests in unexpected ways. This poem invites readers to contemplate the intricate connection between human experience and divine revelation, emphasizing the beauty found in life's hidden depths and the transformative power of faith.
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Poetry Project By: Cheyenne Smith Class: Mrs. Willis 5th pd.
SimileLife’s Pearl of WisdomBy: Michael P. Johnson www.PoemHunter.com Here & there in an oyster fall Nature reveals to you and I A single grain of sand Christ’s secret to display Producing later a lustrous ball The wonderful plan of God on high In a fisher man’s hand. As simply shown today. Attacking the sand found inside Though countless yet may think it odd Through membranes twisting round While others think untrue Turning, spinning seeking to hide Mary gave birth to man and God This foreign body found. Who died for me and you . When anti bodies cease to curl God’s DNA entered her womb When no more a threat Where human flesh grew round The oyster may reveal a pearl Emerging from a simile tomb A necklace to beset. For sinners to be found. Let’s think the pearl now if we can Casing the Genes Heaven had snow As a coat around a child Mary to Christ gave birth A simile to the son of man With God Inside! His flesh & bone Through whom one’s reconciled. As one walking the Earth……..