Precious

in his personal effects

a wallet

well-worn brown leather

ingrained with life

she hesitated

opened to find

inside with new notes

a name-band

the one placed on her tiny wrist

minutes after her birth

he had treasured it

for thirty nine years

she swallowed her sorrow

and in those moments

felt so precious,

so valued

Reviews

[Gee]

Love this.
I've still got my daughters baby bracelet, 2 of her baby outfits, one being a LFC kit, all of my father's day cards and birthday cards from her plus notes and drawings she used to give me to take and read, look at when working.
Good morning Christine

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Gee. You have the sentimental about you too. So did my Dad. Have a great day. Hope you benefitted from the extra hour.

Chris

[Gee]

Hi Christine, I still get up at stupid o clock :))
Yep am as soft as lights, as my wife would say.
Off to exercise, 1 1/2 hours of pain.

[Chris Shaw]

Enjoy that pain :))

[Coyote Poetry]

A wallet filled with photos. I have a few photos carry for many years. A wonderful poem shared dear Chris. I did like this one.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Many men carry photos in their wallet. That tells me they are precious, just like the name band I had round my wrist when I was born that my Dad kept in his wallet. Thank you Coyote for your words. Always appreciated across the waves.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris. Mementos of life are needed.

[Fran Marie]

A beautiful heartfelt piece of the daughte's reflection of her fathers love for her. A precious moment. of feeling oh so loved.
Nicely Penned and expressed

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Fran, thank you so much for your thoughts. Sorry for the delay in acknowledging. All good wishes.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Not a problem Chris
..you're welcome

[Onlyme]

A profoundly moving piece of poetry Christine. Speaks volumes. Touches the heart and soul deeply.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dawn. Your thoughts very much appreciated. All good wishes.

Chris

[Carl Douglas Sinderby]

Very nice indeed really like it lots, well done.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Carl, pleased to meet you on my page. Thank you for your review.

Chris

[lightsong]

"ingrained with life" wonderful statement. beautiful, endearing and full of tenderness, Your use of words again is amazing, flowing smoothly into our ears, touching our hearts with a most precious gentleness... this brings warm tears, Thank You my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Written along time ago dear Light, but words that I remember off by heart. Thank you.

Chris

[lightsong]

even that it was written time ago, it's still deeply touching... I know and understand that You remember them by heart.

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

A simple poem yet replete with emotion. She always knew she was precious yet the finding was a beautiful moment for her. She is fortunate to be so cherished. Makes life so much more meaningful.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dhara. The finding confirmed what I already knew. Miss him so much.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I understand Chris. You’re most welcome.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

They are priceless those- I have my children’s ones as well- sometimes it takes a lifetime to realise how treasured we really are- sometimes words are left u spoken- wonderful words written🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kelly. I appreciate your warm review. Have a great Sunday.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

THankyou and you too it’s cold here- hope all is well- blessings🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Temperature has dropped. Jumper weather now. All OK here. Be well :))

[Lorry]

Its the littlest things we treasure. Him keeping it and her realising it. Such simple beauty, cherished. :)

[Chris Shaw]

It is the little things we treasure that give us the most pleasure Lorry. Thank you.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

You did this so well capturing those treasured memories of treasured moments Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. Your visit truly appreciated.

Chris