Jewels in the Tarmac (IP)

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 23 Apr 2013
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A treasured time when school is out,
morning lie-ins, laze about;
those treasured days, start of new terms,
Mum’s ‘window’ 9-3 returns.

A treasured time when health’s renewed,
awhile with brightness life’s imbued;
a treasured time – a well-earned break
– refreshing air of mountain lake.

A treasured time – from far away
new grandchildren are brought to stay,
a welcome visit strengthens hearts
when each one love and warmth imparts.

A treasured time when feuds are past,
and reconciled in joy at last.
Such memories shine through the slog
and tedium of journey’s jog.

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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
Beautiful Rhiannon, I love everything about this poem. Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you for telling me, Jenny. warm regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on
Lovely, Rhiannon. Nice way to start my day. Rich

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Oh, thank you. In thinking about the IP I realised how many encouraging times we treasure. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jolono on
I really liked this Rhi. The first verse felt like it was from another poem. But put together this was a gem.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
thank you for commenting like that, Jolono, regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

I liked the way your story fit into the title. And I agree that those items you mentioned are indeed treasured times, and often rather rare, in my family.

Jean

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I can't remember what the IP was, but I suppose something to do with treasure, and the title came from realising how 'grey' a lot of life's daily perseverence can be, and so the 'jewels' do stand out.
regards, Rhiannon