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A Jar Full Of Buttons

Grandma collected buttons in a jar
Every size and color, some shaped like stars

When clothes became ragged and thrown away
She saved the buttons for another day

As a child I rolled it round and round
Like a beautiful kaleidoscope across the ground

Years later that jar sits on my shelf
Along with memories I keep to myself

©Donna Jones

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  1. Date: 2/13/2013 12:29:00 PM

    Grandma's jar of memories can be used how ever you please. I see a shirt, I see a hat. Heck, you could even make a coat for the cat. :)

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/13/2013 3:52:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Impressive.....thanks
  1. Date: 2/7/2013 12:16:00 PM

    The habit of saving buttons and other things from unusual clothing is a memory that I have also..Enjoyed reading your winning work..Congrats on your win..Sara

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/7/2013 6:01:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Sara. I think going through the great depression caused my grandma to recycle before it was cool. Thanks for reading....
  1. Date: 2/7/2013 7:39:00 AM

    Love this Donna!Congrats on your win in the contest.

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/7/2013 10:36:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks kash! Means a great deal....
  1. Date: 2/6/2013 7:25:00 PM

    Congratulations on this very lovely poem Donna. Always, Annalise

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/6/2013 7:37:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so much...blessings
  1. Date: 2/6/2013 5:42:00 PM

    What a beauty of a poem derived from the topic of buttons. A well deserved win. Congratulations.

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/6/2013 7:06:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks so much Andrea. Really appreciated....
  1. Date: 2/6/2013 1:26:00 PM

    Love these botton poems and so enjoyed yours. Congrats. BG

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/6/2013 4:25:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Glad you enjoyed and thanks!
  1. Date: 2/6/2013 7:09:00 AM

    Congrats Donna you paint a lovely picture when I was a kid, I loved the kaleidoscope, sounds like you created your own, very imaginative as a child, and as a poet, you enrich us every day, sending my love and hug for you xxx

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/6/2013 4:27:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    You always say the nicest things...thanks so much...and poor kids find many inventive ways to amuse themselves!
  1. Date: 2/5/2013 10:05:00 PM

    Hello Donna.. :-) congratulations on your well deserved winning poem. Have yourself a good night* always & forever. P.D.

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/6/2013 4:28:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks again for the kindness... a wonder life week to you
  1. Date: 2/5/2013 6:31:00 PM

    She probably didn't know she was creating memories for you by saving those buttons. Congratulations on a great poem and win. Love, Joyce

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/5/2013 7:23:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    No I'm sure she thought she was teaching me to be thrifty...I got the best of both worlds...thanks for writing
  1. Date: 2/5/2013 12:52:00 PM

    So many great poems with the theme "Buttons" - everyday things - Each one with different ideas ..... many different "Buttons". - Congratulations on your winning poem,Donna! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/5/2013 7:25:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I am so honored my simple memory was enjoyed. Thank all of you for caring and writing.
  1. Date: 2/5/2013 9:22:00 AM

    Congrats on your win :) touchy at the end! like it!

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/5/2013 10:58:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so much...memories off grandmothers are precious and too numerous to count.
  1. Date: 2/5/2013 8:27:00 AM

    This is a sweet piece! Congrats

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/5/2013 10:59:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks..my grandma was sweet.....
  1. Date: 2/5/2013 7:54:00 AM

    a lovely reminiscence - congrats on your win!

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/5/2013 11:00:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks...so many memories.....
  1. Date: 2/5/2013 7:21:00 AM

    Congratulations , our nans did a lot for us with their button tins and jars, love it .xx

  1. Date: 2/4/2013 10:39:00 AM

    Awe :) this is so lovely. What a beautiful memory indeed, and very well penned my sweet poet friend!

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/4/2013 11:00:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you dearest.... many blessings to you.
  1. Date: 2/4/2013 4:03:00 AM

    ‡ A Glimpse Into A Heart I Count As Priceless, Sweet Beautiful Donna ˜ Tis Easy To Be Cast Into A Periscope Jaded By What We Behold Everyday Within This Place And World ˜ Until, Our Eyes Gaze Upon Such Purity In Heart And Beauty As Yourself ˜ Where We Wish To Be, Deep Inside ˜ In Re Your Beautiful Grandmother, There Is No Time, There Are No Walls ˜ I Love Kaleidoscopes, And Precious Is Your Poe ˜ My Love, Always, Rachel *

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/4/2013 9:49:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you beautiful Rachel
  1. Date: 2/4/2013 3:55:00 AM

    Pleasant memories of grandmother's buttons, Donna. - Good luck in the contest. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/4/2013 9:50:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks a lot.....I miss those days and my grandma...
  1. Date: 2/3/2013 9:56:00 PM

    Wow, this will be a top winner in this buttons contest my friend! I really loved reading this fantastic poem this evening! You have described the perfect image of the jar of buttons you grandma had! I can picture it now, very beautiful! What a terrific piece, Great Work!!

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 2/4/2013 4:05:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    You are too kind but glad you enjoyed.... have a great one