Pebble on the Beach

~ Angela Jelf

Last summer, as I was walking around Seagrove Bay on the Isle of Wight, I happened upon the brightly painted pebble that you can see pictured above. It had been left on the beach – quite deliberately – to bring a smile to whoever was fortunate enough to find it. Wasn’t I the lucky one? And what a sweet, sweet idea! An idea worth sharing, I thought, hence the poem below. And when I return to Seagrove Bay, I shall paint a pebble and leave it for someone else to find! 

I found this pebble on the beach,
Quite by chance, the other day,
Painted brightly,
Just for fun,
And hidden there along the way.

I saw this pebble lying there,
Whilst walking round the shingly bay,
Coincidence?
A random chance?
A gift to make another's day.

I'll keep this pebble from the beach,
Because it always makes me smile,
Reminding me
That joy is free,
And kindness always so worthwhile.

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Published by Angela Jelf

Writes stories, poems and faith-based content for kids of all ages.

4 thoughts on “Pebble on the Beach”

  1. What a delightful idea! I was reminded this week (by the Lord) how little personal cost is involved in offering a kind word, a simple gesture… the gift of encouragement, exhortation or love. This is a great example of a simple way to speak grace.

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