My Greatest Treasure
I was going through some boxes,
that were packed-up years ago.
Thinking I could throw away some stuff,
How much I didn't know.
A lot of it just made me laugh.
Why it was kept, I can't recall.
Our thinking wasn't really wise,
it made no sense at all.
Everything was going fine.
I was progressing rather well,
until I opened up a certain box,
my eyes began to swell!
Inside was my first Baseball Glove,
much to my surprise.
My mind filled up with memories,
tears filled up my eyes.
It was on the day that I turned twelve.
over sixty years ago.
It was a gift my father gave me,
a gift I treasure so!
The glove was what I wished for,
but I didn't ask my Dad.
I knew he couldn't afford it
cause times were really bad!
He brought it for me anyway,
I didn't know what to say.
Two months later, due to a heart attack,
my father passed away.
I'm sorry it was packed away.
That was my omission.
From now on it's in plain sight,
in a "for all to see" position!
I'm never gonna give it up,
this glove I got from Dad.
It's the greatest gift I ever got,
from the Greatest Friend I ever had!
Contest by: Paula Swanson
Contest Name: Yard Sale
Sponsor: Paula Swanson
Who Gave Me #1: Paula Swanson
Opinion: It's my favorite because of what
it represents, a tribute to the best friend
I ever had.
Copyright © Ralph Taylor | Year Posted 2011
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