Geode

Light glistens from these crystal rocks
Like the stretches of sun upon the sea
Great curvatures embrace them
And hold them still with volcanic arms
Cracks in the earth split wide
Under the pressure of a quaking tectonic
They reveal the sparkles of treasure beneath
And a myriad of colours to be entranced by
The first time I heard the word geode
I was within the museum wondering past rocks
Words like 'phenomena' and 'stratification'
Echoed around me like I was in
The very chambers they were found
Now I see them again and my heart
Is filled with passion and delight
What I would have just glanced over
I can now appreciate more than just a trick of the light
I can wonder at the planet's mighty roar
As I remember your description of the way they formed
Your fascination and passion focused
Enthusiasm tumbling from your lips as an avalanche
With my eager ears listening
And now I am here again in that place
That place where we began
I see the light like the speckled waters and I think
Of you and all the delight of the mighty world