The Gift
By Ewan
Sat, 09 May 2009
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Take this, please.
It is not glass,
but you could break it.
Though it's mine,
treat it as yours
while you still want it.
Keep it close,
like a secret
pearl in your oyster.
Take it, do.
Hold it gently,
it is still my heart.
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Less is often more. As
Permalink Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Less is often more. As here, Ewan;-)
Tina
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The simile is wonderful -
Permalink Submitted by Geoff Smith on
The simile is wonderful - one of the sort you want to remember and steal.
Thanks.
JM.
Thanks for reading. I am grateful for your time.
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I really like this! :-)
Permalink Submitted by sarah wilson on
I really like this! :-)
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I enjoy the single extended
I enjoy the single extended thread you've employed here; it makes the piece itself a metaphor for itself...very meta!
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I really like this, it is
Permalink Submitted by hannahxrose on
I really like this, it is sweet and simple!
hannahxx
hannahxrose
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I echo what's been said - a
Permalink Submitted by sarah wilson on
I echo what's been said - a lovely piece
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