Pebbles

Out of a translucent creek Rocks round and smooth I took : Like a gem, each one

Gotten a variety from the sun, — Ruby red and sapphire blue, Emerald and onyx as well,

Precious stone and amethyst, — Not a valuable stone I missed : Jewels I held from each land In the empty of my hand.

Laborer Water these had made ; Calmly through sun and shade, With the waves of the stream He had cleaned them until,

Smooth, balanced and brilliant, Every one shining in the light Displayed inside its consuming heart All the lapidary's specialty ;

Furthermore, the stream appeared in this manner to sing : Tolerance vanquishes everything !