Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Writing Challenge "K" Words  ~  Sponsor: Constance La France

July 13, 2023

Keepsakes

The heart, like the mind, has a memory, and in it are 
kept the most precious keepsakes.
                                 ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


Today, I opened my memory box and looked inside
The last time I did this was the day a loved one died
But now I have a new keepsake to add to my collection
a photo of newborn Grace, grandchild of my affection

Most of them are gentle reminders, pleasures to hold
when I'm feeling emotional and in need to be consoled
An opal pendant, a lovely gift given on our wedding day
I could never part with it, nor could I ever throw it away

I have love letters and poems from family and friends
It's comforting to read them... hopefully it never ends
There are words of endearments I'd not want to forget
Reminders of happy times, those lived without regret

Each of my keepsakes touches a place inside of me
It's a safe haven within my heart that no eyes can see.
Some are tinged with sorrow, filling my eyes with tears
remembering the dark days that fueled my worst fears

These sentimental items are my links to days long past
Mementoes that I hold dear, memories I desire to last
The most fragile keepsakes are stored within my heart
where nothing is able to taint them or tear them apart

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Gary Radice August 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM Moments, keepsakes and memories tell the stories of our own personal past don't they? They help us to cope and never forget in much the same way as our poems we write do too. You manage to cleverly balance the smiles with the tears in this poignant write Lin. Cheers - Gary Lin Lane August 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM You're so right, Gary. There are times when I feel the need to smile and looking at pictures of loved one, especially the silly ones, make me smile. Thank you ever so much for going back to read some of my poetry ;-)

Paula Goldsmith July 16, 2023 at 11:28 AM Congratulations on your win. A lovely write/picture. An extra congratulation if Grace/grandchild is real and not a write. Have a good day writing away.......................... Lin Lane August 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM Thank you, Paula and Grace is very real and growing more lovely and loved every day.

Constance La France July 16, 2023 at 3:46 AM Lin, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge- K Word with this beautifully penned poem, excellent and I love the image and the quote also ! Lin Lane August 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM Two years later, and I'm thanking you, Constance.

Darlene De Beaulieu July 15, 2023 at 3:27 PM Hello Lin, the things I have in my memory box, i look at often. They bring me good memories. Hugs. /Darlene\ Darlene De Beaulieu July 15, 2023 at 3:54 PM Hello Lin Lane, I do agree. I wear my mother's ring. it is a good memory for me. Hugs. /Darlene\ Lin Lane July 15, 2023 at 3:32 PM Our good memories should be appreciated often, Darlene. They make us smile, and that's always a good thing. Thanks!

Bill Baker July 14, 2023 at 10:15 AM Very touching poetry, Lin. Is nice to have objects as reminders of memories and experiences of the past and present. Excellent rhyming and a sense of deep value to your heart. I enjoy reading your poetry, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Lin Lane July 14, 2023 at 10:19 AM Hi Bill, kind poet friend to my West. Your comments are always so heartfelt. I appreciate your insight into my writing. Thank you!

Tania Kitchin July 13, 2023 at 11:09 AM Lin, a beautiful poem, keepsakes are treasures of the heart, Hugs. Lin Lane July 14, 2023 at 10:18 AM Thanks so much, Tania. There are some I should part with, but cannot bear to do it.

Jay Narain July 13, 2023 at 10:19 AM Gee, a real nice sentimental poem. Lin Lane July 13, 2023 at 10:28 AM Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment, Jay.