jewels you could not pawn

thank you

There they are,
two glittering gems
brighter than any
diamonds,
more perfect and splendid
than all the gold
you rescinded
in your leaving me --

you cannot pawn them,
or pry them from
my grasp,
or squelch the
light in their eyes
when they look at me,
you cannot blight my love
or cast it into the sea,

our daughters,
the jewels
I will be forever
grateful
you gave to me.

Author's Note

Portrait Ivan Makarov - Two sisters (google image search)

Reviews

[MomzillaNC]

No greater jewels exist than a child's arms about their mother's neck.

[Lyn Anderson]

You got that right. Thank you for supporting me. I haven't been feeling up to par, in writing or in life, but I am working my way through.

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome.

Write it out…

[AprilRN1210]

they are the rainbows in the storm.. this one is as heartwarming and as sweet as the blessings of a child.. beautiful metaphor..

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. They are the only reason I cannot entirely regret half my adult life. Thank God for that.

[B.J]

I can digress with it all, you wrote a great tribute to your daughters. Well penned

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I appreciate the visit and the review.

[B.J]

Your welcome

[Jon Roggie]

I may have stolen a jewel from a brother. His loss. Amazing write, as told by how so many relate.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[Trace]

I think we all appreciate the results of some relationships more that the relationship itself.
I am the father of 5 and love them all.

But really have no place in my life for the two X wives that both screwed me over in so many ways
But I digress.

May you always enjoy the jewels in your life.

Trace

[Lyn Anderson]

You got it. The children are the reason we cannot entirely regret the relationship -- however, sometimes there is no reconciling with the X.

[MsJewel]

I can relate to you words - being a divorced mother...
I'm lucky that the anger is long gone and I have been able to find a place in my heart for my ex-husband...he did give me a lovely child. I hope this for you..

:) Julie

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes I hope so too. Thank you for your kindness.

[Cody Williams]

A fantastic write that mixes emotions. The main feeling at first glance is sadness but redemption and beauty lies under the service. Great job KL!

-CW

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you I appreciate it.

[Matching Socks]

The most precious gift ever, our children.
I feel this one, well done.

[emmajoy]

In spite of sadness, there's an amazing love, deep, deep inside these words. Tis extraordinary how simply put phrases hold the greatest meaning.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you I am glad you saw that

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like every line of this...and the gratitude for the one thing he did give you that he can't take away...the best of what there was in this relationship....the beautiful daughters.

love it.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes thank you. I appreciate the kind words