Oystercatcher

A sea of mystery
dark depths
silent secrets

In salty tears swim
patent pains
familiar fears

He stroked abreast
fixed firm
resolute rigor

The oyster's pearl
quaked, quivering
soft, slick

Its beard split wide
obscure opened
plush plundered

Ocean's rebus resolved
mystic mastered
saline sweet

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@ApparatusMag #NaPoMo 2014 Prompt 16
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