Button Art

An old woman left it at the thrift store;
To a young girl, it was so much more

It wouldn't stay sewn on, 
there is a much better use for this button

Those young eyes don't see the way others do,
This is inspiration  just waiting for a muse 

A Button not meant for a blouse or skirt,
Stringing until her fingers hurt

The beads align to perfection, 
Bringing to life her imagination 

One of a kind bracelet can't be beat
On her wrist, the art is now complete
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kendrick Avatar
February 7, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Creative writer and creative use of a button..Enjoyed reading your winning work..Congrats..Sara
Poet Avatar
February 7, 2013 at 7:52 AM
Congrats Melani on your win!Beautiful poem.
Haick Avatar
February 6, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Congratulations on a well deserved win Melani! Annalise
Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2013 at 5:44 PM
how nice this is and unique to do it on button art. Congrats on your win, Melani.
Gorelick Avatar
February 6, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Oh good one! congrats on your win. BG
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 6, 2013 at 3:19 AM
Big congrats Melani luv, sounds lovely xx
A   Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 10:21 PM
Melani.. :-) congratulations on your well deserved winning poem. Have yourself a good night* always & forever. P.D.
Johnson Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 6:58 PM
What a clever idea. New use for old buttons. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Andresen Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 12:54 PM
So many great poems with the theme "Buttons" - everyday things - Each one with different ideas ..... many different "Buttons". - Congratulations on your winning poem,Melani! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Lamoureux Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 8:25 AM
Well done, congrats!
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