Keepsake

The Last Token

This last token, my true love gave
Before dying a soldier brave
A pearl necklace with pendant bright
I wear it always, day and night

It makes me feel that he is near
I'll ever cherish his love dear
He spent his life savings for me
And gave this love token freely

Today he is no more, I know
But his love is with me to show
His memories I hold so close
That only my pearl necklace knows

This last token my true love gave
And as I stand before his grave
I feel his presence close to me
He will always my true love be



04.01.2021



For Constance La France's "'K' contest, New or Old" contest

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Sam Kauffman

September 15, 2021 at 11:16 AM

Jo, back with congratulations for your win with this heart touching poem. I loved it when I first read it and loved it all over again as I read it again. Congratulations for your win. Blessings for you!

Paula Goldsmith

September 15, 2021 at 10:10 AM

Back with Congratulations on this win. Love It. Have a great/blessed day...............

Constance La France

September 15, 2021 at 7:10 AM

Jo, excellent and congratulations on your win in my "K" Contest with this beautiful poem, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance

Christuraj Alex

September 14, 2021 at 6:41 PM

Beautiful write and a tribute for a soldier depicted as friend and spouse. Full of feelings. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith

April 9, 2021 at 1:38 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Many on Soup are fictional. A good write is a good write. Have a blessed day...................

Sam Kauffman

April 9, 2021 at 11:55 AM

So very tender Jo - this token of love. Even though your story is fictional, I think everyone can relate to cherishing a token from a loving relationship. I have a keepsake given to my grandmother by my grandfather as a token of their love. When I see it, I see the story of their lifelong devotion to each other and to their family. Congratulations on your win. Blessings to you.

Mystic Rose Rose

April 8, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Sometimes last objects can be our memory stars, in this case a beautiful necklace, I have enjoyed your romantic poem, sad but very lovely, congrats on your win, and thank you for joining.

Victor Buhagiar

April 2, 2021 at 2:18 AM

So affectionate and lovely poem. A memorabilia that will not be forgotten.

L Milton Hankins

April 1, 2021 at 8:58 AM

Oh, so poignant and beautiful, Jo. I am moved by your poem to tears for your loss. May your last token always remind you of his eternal presence.

Sara Kendrick

April 1, 2021 at 4:38 AM

Sad to learn of the death of your love(if written about life's experience). He cared for you enough to entrust you with his life savings all the more to love him. Emotive and expressive work. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara