It was once a useful bottle 
or maybe a bowl, shiny and new 
Sparkling and glistening brightly
as the morning sunlight shimmered through

Discarded when some fine cracks appeared
cast into the deep, blue ocean
Tossed around by turbulent tides
polished by the tumbling motion

Carried along on the ebb and flow
brought safely to the sandy shore 
Allowed to settle for a moment 
before it’s swept away once more 

Rough edges are smoothed and softened
remodelled and refined over time
A broken piece of old tableware
now holds a beauty so sublime 

The long journey is finally over
it lies resting on the ground 
An enchanting gem of sea glass treasure
waits patiently to be found