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

Date: 9/15/2021 11:16:00 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

Date: 9/15/2021 10:10:00 AM

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

Constance La France

Date: 9/15/2021 7:10:00 AM

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

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/14/2021 6:41:00 PM

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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/9/2021 1:38:00 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

Date: 4/9/2021 11:55:00 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

Date: 4/8/2021 7:14:00 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

Date: 4/2/2021 2:18:00 AM

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

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/1/2021 8:58:00 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

Date: 4/1/2021 4:38:00 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

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/1/2021 3:24:00 AM

Beautiful. God bless you always. Love, Gina