Souvenirs

it's not often the case
i am attracted to or drawn
towards displays of craft art

yet beside the harbour
in the undercover marketplace
I discovered temptation

to both my surprise
and delight delectable brooches
designed in sterling silver

delicate dragonflies adorned
with the tiniest of sea pearls dotted
down a segmented abdomen

wings worked intricately
like fine lace in appearance
on silver sheet which left its mark

as did the mesmerising eyes
of course of the seller which danced
below a blue paisley head band

a reminder of another time
another place when I could have
should have and sadly didn't

Reviews

[willweb]

As a crafter, I understand your appreciation for the brooches you saw but I can assure you (I think) the seller in the blue head band was very proud of their wares and hopeful you would purchase one. Though maybe not, but I would have been had you been looking on my art. I know that I take each piece personally and put a lot of love into what I do. Just as I can you have with your poem. I suppose we are all crafters. Though, thinking about it...I have never seen a booth at a fair offering hand crafted poems, perhaps we will have to change that. : )

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you will for your visit. Most appreciated. Now there's a thought, hand crafted poems :) I do love craft stalls and enjoy looking at the creativity and talent some people have. All the best will.

Chris

[Ladysue]

Souvenirs are treasures as they bring us right back in time to those cherished memories. Your lovely poem jump started my own memories. Beautifully expressed..

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased my lines triggered some of your own memories Ladysue. Delighted you stopped by to review. I thank you.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

If, when or maybe.

One way or another

Sometimes a thing is more than without the reason

[Chris Shaw]

Hello stranger, thank you for your considered thoughts on this write. I thank you for stopping by. Hope all is reasonable in your world.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

I've missed you more than you've missed me. We should have a write off, without discussing the terms first.

[Andrew John]

I had similar experiences as Carlos here - mother, though, not grandmother. She didn't mind if I explored her jewellery box.

[Chris Shaw]

That is such a lovely memory Andrew. How beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing that with me. All best wishes and many thank yous.

Chris

[duff]

Jewelry is a timeless craft. Each piece touched by a hand with a specific vision. Something that can be passed along. I like it Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff for your visit. My little souvenir a reminder of a happy holiday with family. Pleased you enjoyed my efforts here.

Chris

[duff]

I always do

[Chris Shaw]

Then I will smile and thank you again :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Beautiful are the moments in time with nature. I really love this poem

[Chris Shaw]

Dale, so pleased you enjoyed this poem. It will always remind me of a happy holiday, as the brooch will too. Many thank yous for stopping by.

Chris

[Temperance]

In the 90's I visited Portland, OR for business and stayed over the weekend. I discovered an art fare under one of the bridges and it made me feel like I was in a time warp. Most of the vendors looked like they just stepped out of the 60's and 70's. Tie-died shirts, paisley headbands, guys with long hair and a multitude of different arts and crafts, even some beautiful jewelry pieces. This poem reminds me of that. The way you described the brooch was beautiful and, if I had seen it, I probably would have bought it. Thank you for sharing. Lovely piece. Temp

[Chris Shaw]

It seems you had a similar experience Temp, when you visited that craft fare in Portland with the vendors seemingly out of the 60's :) Yes it was very much like being in a time warp. Lucky me though, I now have a beautiful brooch:) Thank you so much for your share and your lovely review.

Chris

[Temperance]

You are very welcome. Temp

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A beautiful poem Chris. I remember back in my youth sneaking into my grandmother's room and looking through her jewelry box. She caught me and instead of being angry she sat down and rummaged through her things describing each piece and the story about how it came into her possession. So many remarkable stories from ear rings, broaches, and necklaces. Each had a tale that came with it. I never understood the attraction women have to jewelry until then. They carry significant memories. CLE

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Carlos for sharing your grandmother with me. I know how precious she was to you. Such a lovely review. All the best.

Chris

[Neville]

what a lovely and otherwise nostalgic poem you have again crafted Chris .. it seems to me, the moral here is too obvious to type .. your message understood and crystal clear .. and of course, thoroughly enjoyed this fine sunny Saturday mane.

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you got sunshine too Neville. Thank you for your lovely review, much appreciated here in Brixham. Have a great day.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

not only a beautiful poem...but this made me think of the Kevin Costner film "Dragonfly"

something left behind on purpose so that the person will be remembered....maybe our poetry could be thought of as a Dragonfly medallion...
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you J, and what a lovely thought. I don't know of that Kevin Costner film, so I will have to make a point of searching it out. I am very happy with my souvenir.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

what a beautiful little slice of life, celebrating here, and then in perfect harmony of delight, want and self-restraint. Great read, thanks for the lovely morning respite chris

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for stopping by Ken. Pleaed you enjoyed my little slice of life from my holiday in Brixham. Sadly not much more of it left. Home tomorrow.

Chris