Memory

 

Granddaughter Payton and I

The world has riches oh so rare

but shares them only with a few

What I love is worth so much more

         they are recollections of you         

 

Through your eyes I have seen wonders

so numerous I can't count

But oh such beauty none the less

before God I could not recount

What need have I for coins of gold

they can't buy what my eyes can see

My treasures lie within your smiles

stamped in the mint of memory

 

Author's Note

My children are my life's treasure!

Reviews

[KatiePie]

Dear Lord, this was so beautiful I swear it touched my soul. Every line is like a burst of overwhelming beauty the not only encourages but pushes and tugs at the reader to read on and crave more. Honestly, I was breathless by the end of it, my eyes were absorbed by each word as was the rest of being, reading this was an experience I wouldn't mind having a few hundred times more. Thank you for sharing.
-Cathrine

[TrimarcoRansome]

Just stunning! Speechless, for once!

[Tate Morgan]

thank you Helen may your life be as blessed as well

[steppenwolf]

What a lovely poem. Thank you for sharing it.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carne..]

This was in every way a most wonderful and perfect tribute to the joy and love we share with our children. True value comes from our soul not money. Well done as always!

[Marie]

There is treasure more than gold or silver...and free to those who see it...

[David Scott]

You are so very right. How many men have tossed their treasures away, oblivious to their value in this universe and to their own eternal soul. This does not diminish the value of the treasure. I like how you can use simple words that swell up with meaning as they soak into the mind of the reader! A gift I do not posses. This was like shareing that perfect vanilla ice cream cone with your kids on a warm day. Thank you for the experience.

[The Refined Poet]

This is so touching to me. The ending stanza is perfect! Loved this line in particular,

My treasure lies within your smiles
stamped in the mint of Memory

nicely done...

[Jadey]

Did I mentioned how adorable your kids are? if not yet - THEY ARE.

Through your eyes I have seen wonders
so numerous I can't count
But oh such beauty none the less
before God I could not recount..

Very pure and full of love.. Envied much ~ Thanks for sharing.

[Rene Velez]

simply awesome poem with a wonderful ending

[Muse]

You are right on...the best gifts in life are priceless.

[gimpy]

this write is really meaningful sorry I didnt read it earlyer it represents a fathers love and shows that materialistic things are far from the most important thing in life great write