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| i had been contemplating the timeless roar of the sea for what seemed an eternity, when he suddenly sat down next to me. he showed me the pearls, and in a gentle voice he spoke to me of the magical powers they held for lovers. his almond-shaped eyes were sparkling like mother of pearl. he spoke of buddha and of freedom, of the graceful flutter of a butterfly. later, he told me he had spent many a year out on the sea, lost in time. in the half-light i could see how he carefully stringed the pearls together into a necklace. he told me a story for each individual pearl. how the voice of love can shatter your dreams, how it helps you grow by cutting you down and how you can overcome your fear of the secrets hidden in your own heart. |
the starry night sky was reflected in the drops of water which were still resting on his broad shoulders, as if they belonged there. the sound of the roaring surf was in harmony with the whisper of his words. when he finished he looked me in the eyes for a long time. he placed the necklace around my neck. he didn't look back as he walked away. his dark silhouette promised freedom and magic. i sat for a very long time and stared out onto the sea. his last words had sounded like a promise. if fear leads you to seek only peace and lust from love, then you had better cover your nakedness and leave the threshing floor of love. go into a world without seasons where your laughter will be restrained, and your tears will be counted. |
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