The Pearl

I found a pearl in the
ocean, where I drown
my sorrows,

It reminded me
of us-

White lace, draped
your wedding gown,
while a scarlet veil
covered your face,

I wore a shiny suit
of armor tarnished
with kinks of flesh,

We cut ourselves
with our emotional
knives,

Our love burned
hot, so hot it
burned down
our lives-

I threw the pearl
back.