You held on in shallow tide pool
beneath the salty tidal sting--
and fading pink light
pinned
pressed
by sharp heavy rocks,
weathered
but unbroken.
Then,
discovered
uncovered
you are lifted
by gentle fingers,
carried in warm palm,
treated like treasure.
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