Ancient Jewelry

In galleries of ancient art
Were cases filled with rings
And necklaces and bracelets,
Maybe meant for wives of kings.

Or possibly for normal folk,
For lots were made of clay,
Ceramic beads not different from
What might be worn today.

Though I couldn’t own these pieces
Made in ancient Greece or Rome,
I could pay them homage with
A little mention in a poem.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 10/31/2023 11:42:00 AM
A member of a museum this year…you’ve seen one jar…one jewel…you’ve seen them all but we are still drawn to ancient things. God bless!
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Date: 10/30/2023 5:28:00 PM
My God… how long since I went to a museum……. Too long! Your ancient jewellery, or, perhaps, ancient trinkets, rouses a yen in me to change that. Another fantastic write on a seemingly everyday subject. I wish I could do that! Terry
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Date: 10/30/2023 12:45:00 PM
what a wonderful poem Ilene, and one I can relate to as i only went to the Liverpool museum last week to see the Egyptian section and all the amazing jewellery and artefacts! hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/30/2023 12:37:00 PM
How thoughtful of you to write about this viewing of those ancient relics. I enjoyed reading it today. Sara K
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