Pretty Paua
By Maisie
Pretty Paua holds my memories of New Zealand nervously feeling home sick.
Missing caring cousins, a gentle grandma and playful pets.
Calming a cool salty smell.
A bumpy armour protecting a delicate inside.
A message that is clear to all: do not judge a book by it’s cover.
Flipping over is truly jaw-dropping.
Inside it is a galaxy of colours.
It feels like I am being watched by my grandma every step of the way to becoming a good, caring person.
My precious Paua