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My Faceted Rubies

I spent my day shopping for rubies. It's an indulgence - you see. I always choose the most faceted ones and take them home with me. I fashion them into beautiful jewelry and by early the next day, I've need to shop and purchase more for I give all my trinkets away. When the clerk sees me approaching, he displays trays of crimson stones, then says with a sly twinkle in his eyes, "Nice to see you again, Ms. Jones." Today, I chose two with radiant sparkle and held one next to each ear. He flattered me so I'd buy the baubles, "They are exquisite on you, my dear." He needn't have bothered with cajolery. I bought those rubies and more. He boxed them for me, smiled and said, "Ta ta," when I walked out the door. I thought he was impertinent and snide. and will not deal with one so rude. Tomorrow I will find a new ruby broker; who has a more courteous attitude. I spent my day shopping for rubies, radiant in quality and clarity. I will continue to browse, searching for those I consider a rarity. First Line Prompt -3 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Julia Ward Posted on July 12, 2020

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/16/2020 9:09:00 PM

Congrats on a well deserved win!

Julia Ward

Date: 7/30/2020 1:52:00 AM

My comment didn't register the first time, so I am having another go. Well done for your win in my fun contest.

Beata Agustin

Date: 7/29/2020 7:19:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

John Watt

Date: 7/28/2020 6:18:00 PM

Well done, Jenna. Hope this win makes up for the snide encounter while shopping, heehee. Congrats, my friend ~ John

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/28/2020 1:54:00 PM

Loved this creative tale of your shopping experience Jenna. It flows so naturally. Congratulations on your win! :)

Mark Koplin

Date: 7/13/2020 5:08:00 PM

Wonderfully written and such great flow. This is sure to be a winner! Good luck on the contest with your amazing poem.

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/14/2020 3:17:00 AM

Thank you for being encouraging, Mark. It was fun to write, win or not.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/12/2020 11:44:00 PM

Superbly narrated, Jenna. As Sinatra once (almost) crooned: 'Ruby-dooby-doo...' Best of luck in the contest. Have a happy week now! Joy and Light, Gershon

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/13/2020 8:18:00 AM

Hi Gershon, and I appreciate your comments, Like Sinatra, you can leave you 'your way.' Thanks for the humor. :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 7/12/2020 9:05:00 PM

You have told a lovely tale, Jenna. GL in the contest...Blessings, Rhonda xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/13/2020 8:17:00 AM

Thank you for the kind words you've left for me, Rhonda.

James Long

Date: 7/12/2020 3:29:00 PM

The most honest ones are surrendered to such an effort that remains unconditional, those open-minded gifts. May I see just how this looks in respect to your generosities? I fancy a good woman, that I consider will do this gift far, far fare and ever-considerate justice. She is divine, she is hopeful, she is humble, she has stolen my heart, my mind. I hope that you do not mind truly, that, a gift, I desire to give, friend, because, this gift, is for the fetching woman, that I see in you?

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/12/2020 6:56:00 PM

Well, hello, James. Your poetic response is quite a generous gift in itself. If your gift is the kindness of words, I humbly accept them. Divine? I assure you, I'm not, but I was near the blushing point while reading your thoughts.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/12/2020 11:42:00 AM

Such a jewel in the crown ?? Jenna, this is lovely penning with nice rhyme and great imagery too. Hope you get your reward in the not too distant future. Take care and keep safe and well, Blessings,Gordon

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/12/2020 12:19:00 PM

Thank you, Gordon. Your thoughts are appreciated. I'm well and hope you are, too.

John Gondolf

Date: 7/12/2020 11:26:00 AM

I'm sure you would look good in either rubies or emeralds. I enjoyed this jewel of a rhyme, Jenna, best of luck in the contest. Hugs, John

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/12/2020 11:42:00 AM

Thanks is such a little word to convey my thoughts for your visits, John. Your words made me smile.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/12/2020 10:06:00 AM

I hope you find what your looking for Jenna, nothing worse than rude shopkeepers, but for us they'd be out of a job. Good luck and enjoy your weekend. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/12/2020 11:22:00 AM

I'll make it to Ireland...someday. Wishful, or wistful thinking.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/12/2020 11:04:00 AM

My parents were from CoClare on the west coast, I was born in the UK. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/12/2020 10:58:00 AM

I do, Tom. Fitzhenry from my father's ancestry.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/12/2020 10:55:00 AM

Your surname is an Irish one and your love of emeralds, do you have any Irish connections?

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/12/2020 10:24:00 AM

It's not rubies I'm after, Tom, but it's the gemstone required by the contest. I'm more of an emerald loving girl. Thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts for me. So far the weekend is quiet, and that's a good thing. Enjoy yours, too.