A Mother's Treasures

A solitary piece the diamond 
precious rare gem most treasured 
by those lucky enough to hold 
Once in possession, it is rarely out of grasp 
Like the gemstone, the mother 
requires exacting conditions 
to maintain her (family/) children’s love 
Treasured forever in her heart 
she will go out of her way 
to preen and protect them 
holding them dear to her 
deep within her maternal safe – the heart 
closely guarded by the mind 
Her infatuation of all treasures to her 
understandable 
especially when you think about the complexity 
of structure and process took in the creation 
Just as from the ‘unbreakable’ in ancient Greek 
this allotrope of carbon 
with the strength of bonding between atoms 
is representative of a love so strong
between mum and child 
The Maternal being - could be compared 
to the supreme physical qualities of the stone 
Even the characteristic lustre 
of this gem so prevalent from its ability 
to disperse light and colour 
compared to the many strengths 
roles and qualities of the mother 
seen by the many she deals with daily
A most high-pressured job 
versus the high-pressured temperature 
within the Earth’s mantle 
that forms the delightful rock it gives birth to 
Infants delight and ignite the forbearer 
just as the jewel would dazzle the room 
a mother’s love captures the magical lustre 
of those born, and nothing 
stands in between this richest of cargo’s
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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A   Avatar
September 27, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Hi Anna, long time no see... CONGRATULATIONS... in ANTHONY'S "Treasure Chest" contest.. enjoying your awesome win. ***LINDA
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November 17, 2013 at 5:50 AM
Thankyou Linda, appreciate your coming by to read and comment!
Bantawa Avatar
September 25, 2013 at 5:58 PM
This is amazing. congrats on your win.
Docherty Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 11:36 AM
Thanks for coming by to comment Kiran, every thought and read appreciated.
Deschler Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 7:36 PM
I really loved the metaphors within this fine piece of poetry. A very beautifully written poem, Anna-Marie. This definitely deserved the top spot in the contest! Congratulations on your win, as well! Wonderful work!...Thank you for the kind comments. I really appreciate it!
Docherty Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Thankyou Kelly, nice to see you enjoyed your visit, hope to see you again soon... Appreciated.
Dietrich Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 4:54 PM
I remember this one and see that it won. WAY to GO
Docherty Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Thankyou so much Andrea, it's the constant support and encouragement of people like yourself that keep me writing. Appreciated. Hugs x
Johnson Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Motherhood is a treasure to us all. Wonderful expression of all it's glory and complexity. Congrats on no. 1. Peace. :)
Docherty Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Thankyou so much for stopping by to leave your kind thoughts.
Hamilton Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 3:50 AM
Anne Maire great poem congrats on win Shadow x smile
Docherty Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Thankyou very much, good to see you.
Patnaik Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 12:44 AM
Congratulations! A well deserving win and a poem to be felt...Bidhu
Docherty Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 3:05 AM
Thankyou for your visit, your thoughts most welcomed!
A  Avatar
September 23, 2013 at 10:25 PM
a beautiful loving poem Anna. love ~SKAT~
Docherty Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 3:02 AM
Good to see you again, thanks for coming by to read and comment, your thoughts much appreciated!
Jones Avatar
September 23, 2013 at 8:55 PM
Well deserved....much congratulations
Docherty Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 2:57 AM
Thankyou kindly, so pleased you came by!
Adams Avatar
September 23, 2013 at 8:40 AM
what a beautiful poem you have inked...congrats on your well deserved win :)
Docherty Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 2:44 AM
Thankyou, delighted you found this, and appreciate your coming by!
Rhinem Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 3:24 PM
Ps., I Wished To Return Unto This Brilliant As Beautiful Painting, And Place It's Loveliness Which I Thought To Do Yesterday After I Had Left For The Evening Into My Favourites ˜ Have A Very Wonderful Day Over There, Within Her Beauty's UK ˜ Love, John
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August 17, 2013 at 7:13 AM
- This is truly a gem, Anna-Marie !!!! - Have a great weekend! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Rhinem Avatar
August 16, 2013 at 5:39 PM
....'Beautiful In Exquisite As Brilliant And Yes Her Beauty And Love Faithful Are To Be Praised, This Creation * Love, John
Rhinem Avatar
August 16, 2013 at 5:36 PM
† Except 'God The Father & Creator Of All!' Lest We Forget And Then Must Face The Eternal King ? HE, Whom Opens As Closes A Mother's Womb. Brings Forth Kings Queens And Kingdoms, For HIS Purpose ? As Also Lowers They Unto The Dust From Whence They Rose. Where Shall Glory Be, Without HIS Blessing ? Yet, Who Can Resist HIS Will ? Ahhh, Let Us Nay Forget, Our Very Reason. For There Are No 'Treasures,' Lest They Fall From HIS Hands * I Believe Precious Priceless Beautiful Loving Mother Would Agree..
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August 16, 2013 at 10:27 AM
Hey, this kind of matches with my etheree digging for gold. Gems of love are the most valued., the message of this one for sure. How good to see you posting a new poem today!
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