Kick me or store me In the ocean, don't ignore me I fizzle or spill Be careful how you hold me Store me your fridge or shelf I will last longer than your elf

Born of earth yet prized as sky, I wear green calm where secrets lie. I harden patience, not with flame, But time and pressure stake my claim. Kings wore me for luck, not blade, Name the stone that peace has made.

Hard sediment, tough and natural, seen all around. Music, fast and catchy, keep up with the beat. A chair without the ing, a slight motion, forward and back.

I sink, yet people build with me. I’m known for the coast, but also for arid land. I’m measureless, but people use me to measure time.

A warm embrace in the kitchen space. Splatters, spills and errant frills. I keep your clothes clean and safe.