Two Lockets

Two Lockets

 

They hung about my neck,

close to the heart in my chest.

It was my big day,

and the two lockets were in my stay.

 

Dressed in my dress and veil,

happiness I felt.

So aware that they were with me,

two lockets I wore proudly.

 

I wish two people could have been there

to show their love and care.

Yet, in a way,

I felt them near that day.

 

For as my Daddy walked me down the aisle,

they were with me all the while.

My mother and grandmother’s ashes were around my neck,

inside the two lockets.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

July 7, 2021

Reviews

[Shelley Warner]

A loving and tender poem.

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughtful review.

[Chris Shaw]

On your beautiful day, those lockets containing ashes from your mum and gran, were close to your heart. They were also with you in spirit Melinda. Those bonds of love can't be broken. They survive death. The love, lives on. Heart felt and touching words.

Chris

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughtful review.

[Einstein Noodle]

such a sad sweetness McQueen .. i think marriage is the next biggest question we answer after the question of God Almighty in our lives .. i make a presumption that this is confessional .. and can't help thinking how lucky you were to have known your grandmother as well. So much so you held her locket in place with your Ma. My wife and mother of my children died young and i can't help also kind of rejoicing that your Da was with you. i feel the sad sweetness of a very joyful day for you .. blessings young lady! peace and joy
E.
ps. if this is not about you .. well ... you sure hit the nail on setting scene and action .. very emotive for me as well.

[Melinda McQueen]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Yes poem is about me. Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughtful review.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you .. and you are most welcome ..

[wordman]

and they was proud to be there