Grandma's Pearls

Grandma passed along her string of pearls to me.
I knew I've been entrusted with a special gift from her.
Nothing but pride crossed my mind that day.

Taking her pearls from its box, I still feel her love,
Whether it was tender or tough,
It was done with the intent
On making me feel pride within myself.

Grandma cherished her pearls for most of her life.
This was her 'Pearl of Wisdom' she passed down to me,
"Pearls are classy enough for a fancy affair
Or just a simple dinner out.
Diamonds are a girl's best friend,
But don't get between me and my pearls.
The attachment is for life, it's beauty knows no age."
Every time I put on her string of pearls, I still giggle.


03/12/2013

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 3/23/2013 8:08:00 PM
I remember this one and how much I liked it from before. Congratulations. It was one of my favorites.
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/24/2013 8:31:00 AM
Andrea thank you so much for your congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/23/2013 4:23:00 AM
Many Congrats Connie love, hugs xx
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Date: 3/24/2013 8:32:00 AM
Mandy your congrats means a lot. Thank you. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/22/2013 7:42:00 PM
congrats on your win Connie....nice poem
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Date: 3/24/2013 8:32:00 AM
Joseph thank you for your congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/22/2013 5:52:00 PM
You made me smile, congratulations on your lovely winning poem, Connie
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/22/2013 6:10:00 PM
Thank you Sheri. Your congrats means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/22/2013 4:33:00 PM
Hi Connie, another sweet win...pd
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/22/2013 6:11:00 PM
Thank you for congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/22/2013 4:25:00 PM
Congratulations Connie with this beautiful win..Donna
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/22/2013 6:12:00 PM
Donna thank you for your congrats. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/22/2013 1:58:00 PM
I can just see you girl doing this and such joy on her face! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/22/2013 6:16:00 PM
Thank you for your delightful comment Debbie. It means so a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/12/2013 11:20:00 PM
this is so sweet to discuss this cherished souvenir in a poem. I love the last part, how putting them on makes you giggle. It really adds personality to the poem.
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/13/2013 6:45:00 AM
Thanks Andrea for your lovely comment. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/12/2013 4:54:00 PM
Part of her remains in those pearls. Great poem...
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/13/2013 6:46:00 AM
Yes they do. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/12/2013 3:31:00 PM
i also inherited my grandmother's pearl necklace (which she gave to me while she was still alive) and in your poem, you've captured exactly how i feel whenever i hold them. great job!
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/13/2013 6:47:00 AM
I happy I brought happy memories back your way. Thanks for stopping Ilene and for your lovely comment. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 3/12/2013 8:44:00 AM
This is a tremendous and lovely write my friend! I really loved reading this awesome poem this morning! What a delightful piece, one that I enjoyed immensely, Great Work!!
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 3/13/2013 6:50:00 AM
Thank you Russell, such a lovely comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie
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