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The ring is a lot smaller and more delicate than this one

I never met my maternal grandmother - She died from cancer when my mum was aged only eight Her sepia photograph sits in a silver frame on mum’s dresser Many years ago mum gave me a ring that belonged to her mother It’s delicate and pretty with three small red garnets and opals The first time I slipped it on my finger it fitted perfectly! When I wear the ring it makes me think of my grandmother How I wish that I had had the chance to meet her..... But sadly it was not to be Wearing her ring makes me feel close to her It’s almost like her hand is on mine Contest Sponsored by Broken Wings Old jewelry or just old things. 10~27~16

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James Tate

Date: 11/12/2016 8:16:00 PM

Wow, you nail it here, Jan. Lots of ways to remember on this one. Good job.

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2016 8:52:00 AM

Thanks so much James:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/8/2016 7:48:00 AM

Hi Jan, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your wining write: -) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 11/13/2016 8:52:00 AM

Thanks so much Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 11/7/2016 9:27:00 PM

Nice write, Jan, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 1:55:00 AM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 11/7/2016 7:46:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned poem~

Jan Allison
Date: 11/8/2016 1:54:00 AM

Many thanks for my placement Constance:-) hugs Jan xx

Balveen Cheema

Date: 11/7/2016 4:45:00 AM

Jan, you're a lucky girl to inherit such a priceless ring! Its beautiful and you have written it so warmly! Congrats & Love, Balveen

Jan Allison
Date: 11/7/2016 4:56:00 AM

priceless are the memories Balveen I wish I had had the chance to meet my grandmother - mum says I am very like her I would have loved the chance to know her:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/6/2016 10:28:00 AM

warmly expressed, jan... a real winner this is.. sweet congrats on your fine win.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 5:59:00 PM

Thanks so much Nette:-) hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/31/2016 9:33:00 AM

This is a very heartfelt and touching poem, Jan:) great sentiments beautifully expressed:)

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 5:59:00 PM

Thanks Jo:-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/29/2016 10:17:00 AM

A lovely, touching poem, Jan. I presume that this ring has been worn at least on three different fingers! I can more than just imagine this beautiful ring!!! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 11/6/2016 5:58:00 PM

I wore the ring in Malta Paul I forgot to show it to you when we met - it is quite different from the pic much smaller stone and the opals are dominant and not the garnets:-) i will bring it on our next visit:-) hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/28/2016 12:14:00 PM

Its almost like her hand is on mine..Oh that did give me goosebumps..I can feel the connection..What a beauty this is..I can imagine how beautiful the real ring is..: ).A fave.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 12:45:00 PM

It is a pretty ring Charma I am wearing it as I type along with a very precious necklace given to me by a dear friend:-):-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/28/2016 8:45:00 AM

Hi Jan, This is a such a touching story. It's so sentimental. It's good that you got something that belonged to your grandmother" Wearing her ring makes me feel close to her, It’s almost like her hand is on mine" Were some heart tugging lines.I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 10:21:00 AM

I wish I had had the chance to meet her - my mothers says I am very like her:-) she used to write poetry as do my aunt and uncle (they wrote LOTS of limericks and funny poems) and mum used to write too but I never ever saw any so I don't know if they were happy or sad poems:-( hugs Jan xx

Darren White

Date: 10/28/2016 8:37:00 AM

This is a very delicate and pretty poem. Very beautiful and sincere. Good luck in the contest and many hugs. Darren.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 10:22:00 AM

Thanks Darren I also have the family bureau there is no room for it in mum's room in the home but I want it for sentimental reasons:-) hugs Jan xx

John Hardison

Date: 10/28/2016 5:49:00 AM

Full of what a true grandmothers spirit would want. Hold tight to the ring as you would have her. Much luck in contest. Peace, Love and Joy.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 10:23:00 AM

I would love to have met her John:-( hugs Jan xx

Supraja Kannan

Date: 10/28/2016 3:33:00 AM

Touching one... Good luck with the contest... A big 7...

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 10:24:00 AM

Thanks Supraja:-) hugs Jan xx

Paloma P

Date: 10/28/2016 3:05:00 AM

Touched my heart Jan, 'her hand is on mine' such a beautiful sentiment.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 10:25:00 AM

I wish I had had the chance to meet her Paloma - the ring is the closest thing to touching her... my mum still refers to her as 'mummy' it is quite heartbreaking she died so young:-( hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/27/2016 10:09:00 PM

Jan, very sentimental write. Just look in the mirror, she'll be looking at you:) It may not be the same but she is running through your veins. You know her. Maybe not in the physical sense but you know her. Gorgeous ring.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 10:28:00 AM

My mum says I am very like her -and my grandma and many of that side of the family wrote poetry especially funny poems so I guess its in my blood:-) the ring is actually mainly opal with 2 small garnets on either side but this was the nearest I could find with a pic:-) hugs Jan x

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/27/2016 8:42:00 PM

Lovely, dear. I can imagine that when you wear it, you feel a close bond. Good luck in the contest. How sad it must have been for your Mum to lose her at such an early age.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 10:30:00 AM

Mum never got over her mother's death she still refers to her mum as 'mummy' I wish I could go back in time and meet her for real:-) hugs Jan xx

Rainbow Promise

Date: 10/27/2016 6:01:00 PM

Hold the ring as a dear memory Jan. It pays off for not having met her. Hold her picture dear too I remember many things about my grandmother. Her picture is being Kept by one who claims her as a Saint and would release it to no one else. She had 7 grandchildren!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 10:31:00 AM

I will retain the photo when my mother is no longer with us - it is the only picture of my grandmother that I know of:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/27/2016 5:06:00 PM

very tender and touching, jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/28/2016 10:32:00 AM

Mum says I am very like my grandmother I wish I had had the chance to meet her:-( Hugs Jan xx