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Keepsake

Keepsake

A faded velvet box in lilac hues
 Protects a heart forged in priceless gold
Like secret caresses of a new love
 Precious gift of commitment – never old.

A faded photograph – sepia tones -
 Beloved faces – no wrinkles of today –
A locket graces a youthful neckline
 Vows of eternal love – a wedding day.

A faded memory – love ever young 
 Still lives beyond the dusty greys;
No tarnish dulls the bright recollections
 Of two hearts intertwined in yesterdays.

Faded days breathe again - heart reopened –
Gift for a wedding day – new love spoken. 

8-5-20
This poem is about the gift of a locket from my grandfather to my grandmother and now to me.
Contest: K Contest - New or Old
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Constance La France Date: 9/15/2021 7:06:00 AM Sam, excellent and congratulations on your win in my "K" Contest with this beautiful poem, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 9/15/2021 10:04:00 AM Thank you again Constance not only for your generous placement but the opportunity to again my grandparents through the story of the locket. Sending you grace and peace for your day my friend - a hug and a :D!

Christuraj Alex Date: 9/14/2021 6:33:00 PM Beautifully written with full of feelings. How beautiful that such a gift of true love has been handed over to you! Congratulations! Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 9/15/2021 10:03:00 AM Thank you so much Chris! This locket is a treasure. Every time I wear it, I see my grandparent's faces and remember their lifelong love and the courageous way they iived it. I look forward to passing it on to my granddaughter some day. Sending you blessings!

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 9/14/2021 3:17:00 PM Dear Sam, a tender tribute to the loving memory of your grandparents - they would be so proud of you! Love ~ Mala Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 9/15/2021 9:56:00 AM Hi Mala! Thank you for reminding me that my grandparents were proud of me - they said this in so many ways not just verbally! Your lovely words reminded me of that fact and just make my heart happy all over again as I bask in memories of them. I so wish that everyone had the same kind of experience. Sending you much gratitude, my love and many blessings dear friend!

Marilene Evans Date: 9/14/2021 2:50:00 PM Congratulations. Such a beautiful story penned in poetic form. A love memorialized by the grandchild. Have a Blessed day, Sam. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 9/15/2021 9:49:00 AM Thank you so much Marilene. My grandparents were an amazing example of committed love. They endured so much together yet kept on putting one foot in front of the other in a relationship framed by love. I treasure the locket for every time I wear it, I see them. Sending you many blessings dear friend.

Aditi Mishra Date: 8/8/2020 4:38:00 AM Such a musical sonnet of lovely memories from remarkable days of love Sam. Congratulations on your win :) Much love! Login to Reply

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 8/7/2020 2:23:00 PM A lovely poem on a precious memory! This gift of love is to be cherished for ever! Hugs, Mala Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 8/7/2020 1:41:00 PM Sam, congratulations on your win in my memories challenge _Constance Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/7/2020 2:18:00 PM Thank you Constance for your placement and your congratulations. Every time I wear my grandmother's heart I see her picture as a young woman wearing this beautiful token of my grandfather's love. So grateful to have the opportunity to share the story of their love. Heartfelt blessings to you!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/7/2020 9:48:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A Beautiful Story/Poem/Write. A faded memory is the best. Enjoy your win and day............ Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/7/2020 1:14:00 AM - A lovely poem with memories, Sam :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Frances Schiavina Date: 8/6/2020 6:30:00 AM So well written it brings tears to my eyes. God is love and love is God never aging forever young. Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 8/5/2020 2:56:00 PM aww what a wonderful keepsake and especially as it has such a wonderful family history:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/5/2020 5:18:00 PM Thank you, Jan. I treasure my grandmother's locket and still have the original box and original card from my grandfather to her. They are a glimpse into their enduring love. Many hugs coming your way...