Shells contain unique precious things
Growing from small sea life, into a shield
But if the shell is empty
What Is its purpose
Can a hollow shell weather the weight of the crashing surf
Is it destined to be ground into nothing
Was it ever anything at all
Does the sand curse the sea for what it's become
When creature still living walks across the ocean floor
Does it whisper 'I was you once', after them
Every time we walk across the dirt
Are there ancient ones, so changed by time calling after us
