'Pearls that Shine' comprises poetry and prose written mainly in 2013. These are writings in various forms of poetry mainly by way of Free Verse, Haiku, Limericks and Micro Fiction. Readers are also exposed to other forms such as Tanka and Shadorma, among others though these are of lesser numbers. It is an experience in contemporary poetry that is shared among the group of bloggers in cyberspace. It is now brought forth in a book form (in both soft-cover and ebook) to be shared among readers. Contemporary poetry shared with poets from around the world is most interesting as one tends to experience different context of situations in real time. One will also get to experience different cultures currently happening in various locations. What sets it apart is that it is contemporary poetry relating to events current and relevant to the current political and social scene.