The Pearl

We played baseball in your backyard and I hit it over the fence

I was batting and I joked, “I’m so good, don’t take offense”

You’re my love and I volunteered to get your pearl ball

It was simple, piece of cake, no problem at all

The fence was a long way up and you helped because you are so tall

As soon as I reached, I promised that I would still call

No matter the instance or situation, I promised I would not stall

Each step of the way, I promised to you that I would remember you and recall

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I left your house telling you I would bring back the pearl

Born in the form of a human, nestled and curled

My eyes twitched and many times I hurled

After six months I began to see the physical world

I don’t know why I did not look for your pearl

At the time, two beings took me away from a white room

One was a lady and the other’s hair looked like a mushroom

They gave me a name and I loved the pet dog

I couldn’t see the reality because of the fog

I learned to cook and gave everything a twirl

And still I did not find time for your pearl

I started liking it here and I enjoyed the worldly amenities

My days were occupied and it was turning into a tease

I was uncontrollable when others pulled my strings

I learned to make excuses when I didn’t want to do somethings

I became busy especially when I met a girl

I feel like a cheater because I didn’t search for your pearl

I became busy especially when I attended university

Relaxing by the shore with a cup of green tea

Work and worldly obligations kept me aroused

I started a family and bought a large house

Daily I walked and saw trees with each having a squirrel

But I completely forgot to look for your pearl

I had status and built a large empire as all was going my way

There was nothing to stop me from all of my good days

Trying things for the first time I had laughter and joy

Soon I became father to an adorable boy

He wasn’t the first child I had but this one I named Earl

I had time for kids but didn’t find time for your pearl

I could have sacrificed more and been more kind

Keeping you posted would have kept me in line

Remembering my task was to be my priority

It is why I came and you hold seniority

I became attached to this physical world

I broke my promise and didn’t search for your pearl

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My lust for power and greed made me vain

I should've been patient to wear out the stains

I could have sacrificed more and gave You time

I lived it all from a night star down to an enzyme

Didn't see that I would one day die and leave all this behind

I needed to find Your pearl, it’s what I came here to find

I had time to walk my dog and take the car for a swirl

And yet I found excuses to not look for your pearl