The Precious Jewels

By Poet "Great memories are the best kind to have but some memories bring a waterfall of tears." 

all little girls like to play dress up
mom had great hats, bags and pearls
her pretty white pearl necklace was long
    around my neck
    hitting my knees
her floppy hats were very colorful
the big red one almost covered my face
bringing out my pink rose blush tiny cheeks
        I loved her big colorful bags
        some with straps some with metal chains
playing for hours made me all grown up
at the time I did not know value
of this costume pretty white pearl necklace
      a few dollars when new 
      years later I found them
new she only paid a few dollars
now all these years later I found them
where she left them sitting in an old box
the precious jewels I played with for hours
now with meaning more than if they were real pearls
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Rodrigues Avatar
August 11, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Lovely memories and a found treasure, not worth much; worth everything. My grandson will still play around with Mardis Gras beads, even at 11 years old. Just plain fun. Hugs ⭐
Goldsmith Avatar
August 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Thank You for visiting/for your comment. Glad you enjoyed reading my "The Precious Jewels" write. Always great to see you here. This is Not a true story. No jewels from mom to me, so sad. Yes, lovely memories are the best kind to have. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Miller Avatar
August 21, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Great poem, great memories, congratulations
Goldsmith Avatar
August 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
 Thank You for visiting, for your comment and for your Congratulations. Glad you found my "The Precious Jewels" to be, Great poem. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. No jewels from mom to me, so sad. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Poteet Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Touching memories and well-written, Paula. I enjoyed; it sparked memories of my own. Do you remember those pop-'em necklaces of a bygone time? You could change their length to fit the occasion. Congratulations on your winning placement.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Thank You for visiting, for your comment and for your Congratulations. Glad you found my "The Precious Jewels" write to be, Touching memories and well-written. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Yes, I do remember those fun pop-'em necklaces. Wish I still had some but all gone. I thought about them as I wrote this. I did not add them because I thought no one would know what they were. Remember great memories as you write away...........
George Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Dear Paula, back to your poem with Congratulations on your great win. Have a lovely week ahead. Hugs!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Thank You for visiting, for your comment and for your Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed reading my "The Precious Jewels" write again. Always great to see you here. This is Not a true story. No jewels from mom to me, so sad. Remember great memories as you write away...........
La France Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Paula, congratulations on your win in my J With Four Options contest. Your poem is wonderfully penned and I love the quote, Constance
Goldsmith Avatar
August 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Thank You for visiting, for your comment and for your Congratulations. Glad you found my "The Precious Jewels" write to be, wonderfully penned and you love the quote. It was a wonderful contest. Thanks for having it and for my placement. I enjoyed bringing it to life for you. This is Not a true story but wish it was. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Congratulations on your win!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "The Precious Jewels" write. This is Not a true story. No jewels from mom to me, so sad. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Andresen Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
- Back with a congratulation on your winning poem, Paula :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "The Precious Jewels" write again. It is a enjoy to see you back. This is Not a true story. No jewels from mom to me, so sad. Hugs... Remember great memories as you write away...........
Kauffman Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Wonderful take on the contest theme, Paula. So many of us remember happy hours of playing dress up. I love the way you wove the pearls into the poem as a metaphor for a mother-daughter relationship. Congratulations! Blessings.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "The Precious Jewels" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. This is Not a true story. No jewels from mom to me, so sad. I did enjoy playing dress up as a child. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Goldsmith Avatar
August 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
"2 Place" The Precious Jewels ~ Date Written:7/30/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet ~~~~ J with Four Options Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Constance La France ~~~~
Buehler Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Your wonderful poem brought back memories of playing dress up with my cousin, as a child. It was such fun, and made unforgettable memories. I love this sweet, very meaningful poem! Best of wishes for the contest. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Also thanks for your, Best of wishes for the contest. Glad you love my "The Precious Jewels" write and it was very meaningful to you. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. This is Not a true story. No jewels from mom to me, so sad. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Velasco Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM
This brought back so many sweet memories. It’s amazing how something so simple, like a pretend pearl necklace, can mean the world years later. Beautiful and heartfelt—those really are the precious jewels.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Glad you found my "The Precious Jewels" write to be, Beautiful and heartfelt. Something can have a very small price tag yet but worth a million to a love one. This is Not a true story but wish it was. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Canerdy Avatar
August 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It's the stories behind objects that make them precious. Lovely poem, Paula. Janice
Goldsmith Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Glad you found my "The Precious Jewels" write to be a, Lovely poem. This is Not a true story but wish it was. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Legros Kelley Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Such a precious write Paula, very sweet and sentimental. I love it <3
Goldsmith Avatar
August 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Glad you found my "The Precious Jewels" write to be, a precious write. This is Not a true story but wish it was. It was so much fun to write. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Dietrich Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
So sweet, Paula. I will do the same theme, but I have a different approach for it in my mind.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Glad you found my "The Precious Jewels" write to be, So sweet. This is Not a true story but wish it was. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Andresen Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
- I loved playing with "old dresses, hats and jewelry" as a child ... today I have a beautiful box of my mother's jewelry ... both real and fake ... but, has a different value for me ... a wonderful poem, Paula :) - Best wishes :) - hugs
Goldsmith Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Also thanks for your, Best wishes. Glad you enjoyed my "The Precious Jewels" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. This is Not a true story. No jewels from mom to me, so sad. Hugs... Remember great memories as you write away...........
Buhagiar Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Beautiful poem, dear Paula. I loved it. Best for a win.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Also thanks for your, Best for a win. Glad you found my "The Precious Jewels" write to be a, Beautiful poem. This is Not a true story but wish it was. No jewels were passed from my mother to me. So Sad... Remember great memories as you write away...........
George Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The precious ornaments and jewels passed on to the daughters by their mothers have a lot of material value and more than that, much sentimental value. Even if the pearls are not real, yet they remain precious in our eyes. A great entry for the contest. All the Best dear Paula. Hugs.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Also thanks for your, All the Best. Glad you found my "The Precious Jewels" write to be, A great entry for the contest. This is Not a true story but wish it was. No jewels passed from my mother to me. Remember great memories as you write away...........
Baker Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Fond memories are more valuable than a string of pearls. I happy you have this memory to share with us through your poetry, Paula. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Bill
Goldsmith Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Glad you enjoyed "The Precious Jewels" write. Yes, great memories are the best kind to have but this is Not a true story. I enjoyed writing this one. Remember great memories as you write away............
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I like what Tom said, Pearls of Nostalgia...I had a similar experience with my mother's fake pearls. I still have them...touching them brings back beautiful memories of her. thanks for this poem, hugs, Sara
Goldsmith Avatar
July 31, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Glad you enjoyed "The Precious Jewels" write. Not true just a write/story. I enjoyed writing this one. Remember great memories as you write away............
Poet Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Amazing eye-opening reminiscence and revelation. From the perspective of both young girls and older women, these little gems are priceless!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Glad you enjoyed "The Precious Jewels" write. Yes, pearls from a little girl then from a grown woman. This was just a write. Not true but wish it was. Remember great memories as you write away............
Rodrigues Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Love this recollection and rediscovery with new perapective. These pearls valuable in a little girl’s and a grown woman’s eyes! Fave!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Thank You for visiting and for your comment. Also thanks for your, FAV... Glad you enjoyed "The Precious Jewels" write. Yes, pearls valued as a little girl then valued as a grown woman. This was just a write. Not true but wish it was. Remember great memories as you write away............
Goldsmith Avatar
July 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Precious Jewels ~ Date Written:7/30/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet ~~~~ J with Four Options Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Constance La France ~~~~
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