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you rescinded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

[Pryde Foltz]

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,

Phenomenal write and one I understand rather well. Children are the gems born of romantic love.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you I appreciate it

[NoelHC]

The important things for sure, well described here.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. Yes I know

[Delmar Cooper]

A great essay on value. Thanks for sharing.

[Lyn Anderson]

You are welcome as always

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Sad, dertemined, hurt, defiant, loving and beautiful in a flowing verse which once again captivates and tells a sorry story well.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you I appreciate it