Marbles

MARBLES

When I was a child like (72 years ago)
Marbles were extremely important to me
If someone took or lost my marbles
Very upset it would cause me to be

Marbles were very important back then
No electronics or batteries to replace
A very low maintenance toy for sure
All one needed was a little space

As we age marbles are of utmost importance
So essential for a healthy body and mind
Without them we would cease to function
Thus a healthy life would come to a grind

So please take good care of your marbles
For we know they cannot be replaced
Try to live a healthy lifestyle
And a long happy life we hope to embrace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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artlyy Avatar
September 16, 2026 at 8:21 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Hello Del Coderre, so nice to meet you. I remember the marbles. they came in pretty colours. I do not have them any more. do you? Enjoy your day Del. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Hello Del, LoL. I sense that they are. Noce to see you Del. I hope you have a good day. Hugs. /Darlene
Coderre Avatar
April 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM
I don't have any of my childhood marbles left however, I think all my senior marbles are still in tact I'm hoping.
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