Silver Strands




Beneath the earth in the vale of the kings For countless years undiscovered, unseen In an old leather bag bound with brass rings A necklet so rare, ‘twas fit for a queen This beautiful piece with deep lustrous shine In beaten red gold and fine silver strands A stunning linked chain of complex design Depicting the skill of artisan’s hands From where had it come, to whom would belong? A Queen, or princess of elegant grace? Whose story was writ in the poet’s song Sung by the slave girls in this ancient place A priceless treasure found under the sands A link to the past in fine silver strands
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May Avatar
January 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Congrats on your win, Very nicely penned
Carmack Avatar
January 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Glad you dusted this one off, otherwise, I probably would have never seen it. Congrats on your win.
Foster Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Thank you, Rob. This was an old one of mine but the contest said old or new so I thought I would give it another airing. Thank you for reading. cheers.
Guzzi Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 6:42 AM
Here it is again just past Thanksgiving in the USA and coming up on Christmas, you have been missing too long! Please come home for Christmas. LIght & Love
Collins Avatar
March 31, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Dear Margaret, A 'treasure' of a sonnet. Kathy
Dietrich Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 10:51 PM
Hey, did you know I had a sonnet somewhere around written about you? It was for a contest last month on people we miss here at Soup. Glad to see you BACK.
Guzzi Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 5:15 AM
So nice to hear from you once again! And a very elegant sonnet. One wee suggestion 3rd verse line 4 maybe [of an artisan's hands] would flow better? Welcome home. Light & Love
Merryman Avatar
December 13, 2011 at 6:34 PM
This is lovely, Margaret. Congrats on your win. Kim
Poet Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations Marg on your win in the contest.Enjoyed it first time around.
Brown Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's "Silver Strands" contest Margaret. Love, Carol
Eastman Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Uniquiely beautiful. Congratulations on your win.
Guzzi Avatar
December 12, 2011 at 5:51 AM
Maggie this should have placed much higher a unique write with great mystery as Andie has said..congrad's Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2011 at 9:59 PM
Marg. I like how you made yours kind of like a mystery. It was elegantly written. Congratulations in the contest. I had a lot of fun helping Susan with the judging. Luv, Andrea
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 11, 2011 at 8:27 PM
congrulations lass a worthy win x
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 11, 2011 at 4:30 PM
A very creative and unusual approach with this fine winning poem. Congratulations!
Johnson Avatar
December 11, 2011 at 2:42 PM
A wonderful story beautifully told. Love, Joyce
Quigley Avatar
December 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Well, I was right. It's a winner. Congratulations Margaret
Williams Avatar
December 11, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Margaret congrats on your great win..David
Poet Avatar
December 10, 2011 at 2:45 AM
Wonderful poem.Love it Marg.Best wishes in the contest.
Pettit Avatar
December 6, 2011 at 11:14 PM
A marvelous composition. Should be a contender in the competition.
Johnson Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Great poetry Margaret, well done here....
Treetop Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 6:45 PM
Such a lovely poem Margaret so well penned. XX Lizzie
Quigley Avatar
December 5, 2011 at 9:55 AM
I'd be willing to bet that this will be a winner Margaret. Good Luck
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