A Pearl of a Friend.

To my long lost Auntie.

A gem so fine.

A pearl of a lady.

A pearl of a friend.

So sweet, so kind.

She had a look of softness that would put a hurricane to its knees.

She was a very well groomed lady,    and drunk fine tea.

Not a sticky-beak,  nor unkind.

The click clatter

Klickati-Klak, Klickati-Klak

of her knitting needles I still hear in  my mind.

Donna she said,   come with ME.

Lovely it was,  so fine indeed. 

    

image borrowed from  rudrakshadivine.com   {Thank you}.

A pearl ring she did shared .

So special it was,   she clasped my hand,  with a wee squeeze

looked in to my eyes deeply entering  my sole, ***A wee pearl you are ,  A treasure so deep***.

I wore with pride,  my auntie gave me.

She had a way of calmness/charming/ warming,  like a ray of sunshine glistering on rippled waters.

She was my mentor,      I was her princess.

A gem so priceless    ***My Auntie***

The pearl ring it took flight ,  taken,   ripped away  :(  

To be worn by another, just not by me.

That thief , took , took more than he realized .

Asleep in the ground,   It came time for my Auntie to rest.

I was so sad, :( :( :(

Not for the fact that the pearl ring
was gone,

but for the fact Id lost ***A pearl of a friend. *** :(

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  • Sushant94 on Jan 23, 2010

    sad indeed! :(

  • Sweet girl on Jan 23, 2010

    Nice post.

    Thanks to share this one.

    Pakize

  • Nitin Mudgal on Jan 23, 2010

    Thanks for post.

  • Brenda Nelson on Jan 24, 2010

    Yes that is sad. Nice poem.

  • LOVELYHONEY on Jan 24, 2010

    SAD BUT UR TOOOOO GOOD AND EXCEPTIONAL GR88888 LH

  • Mickey Pig Knuckles on Jan 24, 2010

    Wow Standingproud, what a beautiful poem of dedication you have composed here. Yes in deed you lost something lots more valuable than a pearl ring you lost a pearl of a friend. Excellent write by you and Thank You once again for sharing yourself and your creative gift of writing with us all…

    Mickey Pig Knuckles

  • Inna Tysoe on Jan 24, 2010

    Good write and tribute.

    Inna

  • joyhyena29 on Jan 24, 2010

    nice post^^

  • stryka66 on Jan 24, 2010

    A beautiful eulogy to a \’Pearl\’ of great worth

  • ken bultman on Jan 24, 2010

    What a loving tribute to an endearing aunt. Memories of the ring will fade but you’ll never forget your “mentor.”

  • standingproud on Jan 24, 2010

    Thank you XXX

  • albert1jemi on Jan 24, 2010

    great write

  • GreenSunshine on Jan 24, 2010

    Your auntie seems like a lovely person based on the description in your write. Bravo

  • magicdarts on Jan 24, 2010

    what a moving story and tribute to your auntie, the callous actions of a selfish opportunist thief can never take away the shared spirit and treasured bond between you – thanks for sharing

  • johnnydod on Jan 24, 2010

    wow quite a story and so well written.. its so sad when you loose a memento, as this one obvious meant so much to you, the memory of your aunt still remains with you. and no one can steal that…

  • Anupam Kachroo on Jan 24, 2010

    nice ..
    but sad indeed :(

  • Moira62 on Jan 24, 2010

    A beautiful story of a great love,very thoughtfully written,i loved this one Donna:)

  • Jane Jane on Jan 24, 2010

    A very nice read from you though it feel sad.

  • devsir on Jan 24, 2010

    Excellent Writing

  • Starpisces on Jan 24, 2010

    I feel the great lost too…the ring with sentimental value..
    why… why… why…

  • Frances Lawrence on Jan 24, 2010

    A lovely tribute. When we lose important people their influence remains.

  • Darla Cooke on Jan 24, 2010

    Sad and very touching.

  • Atanacio on Jan 24, 2010

    an impressive tribute bless you

  • alensmith on Jan 24, 2010

    REALLY VERY GOOD AND HEART TOUCHING

  • LewSethics on Jan 24, 2010

    Now every pearl is a reminder, instead of just the stolen one.

  • bailieman on Jan 24, 2010

    People like your aunt are wonderful in life and warm memories when nature calls them home.

  • Joie Schmidt on Jan 24, 2010

    Good work.

    Blessings.

    Sincerely,

    -Liane Schmidt.

  • Ruby Hawk on Jan 24, 2010

    Your aunt sounds like a sweet lady.

  • alensmith on Jan 25, 2010

    lovely nice one

  • AlmaG on Jan 25, 2010

    A very nice tribute for your aunt… it’s very sweet to call her a “Pearl” ^_^

  • fragile18 on Jan 25, 2010

    nice poem :)

  • Greg Seltz on Jan 25, 2010

    I like it..

  • lovenluck on Jan 25, 2010

    awesome poem

  • Judy Kaelin on Jan 25, 2010

    Very sweet poem. I have only one aunt left and she has dementia. What a loss.

  • Phill Senters on Jan 27, 2010

    Such a nice tribute to your aunt. Thank you for sharing.

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