DM Babbit Poet Rhyme

Rubies

I spent my day shopping for rubies
   a flawless, untarnished gem
that would remind me of you, truly
   a recovered memory for now from then.

Your ring sits lonely in the old music box
   I see it there when I play your favorite tune
and the thought of you is kept safe under locks 
   holding the magical reflective melody of Claire de Lune.

New rubies, brilliant stones, glowing, uncut ready to buy
   translucent reds, hypnotic mesmerizing translucence
a vibrant indescribable beauty too often makes me cry
   in your smile reminiscent ruby red, calls me to impuissance.

I spent my day shopping for rubies
  alas, the ancient memories can no longer permit
the capture of the gem and all its beauties
  cannot erase the emptiness each one transmits.





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Julia Ward's contest
7/11/20

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Beata Agustin July 29, 2020 at 7:11 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 29, 2020 at 4:17 AM Beautifully done DM. Indeed a beautiful sadness elegantly rendered. Congratulations for your top win, xomo!

Sigrid Ermine July 28, 2020 at 3:07 PM Good job on thorough rhyme scheme.

Aditi Mishra July 28, 2020 at 1:46 PM This is really beautiful and soothing! Congratulations on your win :)

Andrea Dietrich July 28, 2020 at 12:58 PM SO wonderfully crafted. What a well deserved win, DM. Congrats

Sam Kauffman July 28, 2020 at 11:49 AM Let me be the first to congratulate you on your first place win, DM. These verses are filled with sadness, longing and grief but beautifully expressed. Well done! Clair de Lune is one of my all time favorites! DM Babbit July 28, 2020 at 12:08 PM Thank you, your words are most kind and thoughtful.

Julia Ward July 28, 2020 at 11:48 AM This poem struck me as a winner immediately and it soon found its way to the very top. Well done, D. M. Babbit. DM Babbit July 28, 2020 at 12:07 PM Thank you for both, your kind words and the memory this contest gave me.