Pluto's Treasure

Golden objects are most outstanding,
But without loving, they are missing flavor.
But let’s not forget stunning silver,
That the maid often loves to savor.
And brilliant copper, with its rosy sheen,
That every craftsman should well know.
But cold iron, as Kipling likes to say,
From all of these, takes the show.
Not mentioned yet, but not to be overlooked,
Is platinum, our bright and lustrous pal.
Thought to be impure for thousands of years,
But now more valuable than them all.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Bayles Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Nice poem, Albert.
Ashley Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 7:18 AM
Dear Albert, your poem is a delight with wonderfully textured imagery and shine. I especially admire; "But let’s not forget stunning silver, / That the maid often loves to savor." - such a great visual formed in my imagination. Congrats for having this piece featured on this week's home page. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Price Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 9:28 PM
Thank you much.
Williams Gault Avatar
March 26, 2016 at 7:53 AM
I like the way the minerals were showcased, giving each their own luster. Well done!
Austin Avatar
March 22, 2016 at 11:22 AM
A gem of a poem, Albert. My dad was a jeweler and I love to take pokes at shiny stuff. Congrats, daver
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December 29, 2015 at 5:27 PM
ALBERT,, Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups home page during the last week of 2015 and beginning of 2016 :) awesome way to start the year... Enjoy the coming Year.... SKAT
A  Avatar
September 8, 2015 at 2:17 PM
Albert, Congratulations on having your poem featured on the home page. **SKAT**
A  Avatar
December 29, 2015 at 5:27 PM
3 TIMES THIS YEAR
A  Avatar
July 11, 2015 at 3:05 AM
ALBERT:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
Sergi Avatar
May 9, 2015 at 8:43 AM
Hi Albert : A great poetic description on the minerals. you certainly gave them personalities.
A  Avatar
May 3, 2015 at 8:53 PM
Albert, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love
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May 3, 2015 at 7:58 PM
Albert, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 6:31 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved feature this week Albert. Love, Carol
Bulger Avatar
September 9, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Congratulations on your featured poem. I enjoyed it.
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
September 9, 2008 at 8:41 AM
One man's trash is another man's treasure. I liked this. Congratulations on it being featured. God Bless. Vince
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September 8, 2008 at 3:50 PM
Nice use of imagery in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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September 8, 2008 at 3:40 PM
Congratulations Albert on your featured write of the week. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
September 8, 2008 at 4:49 AM
Very interesting observation - congrats on being featured this week
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