Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Treasures

Treasures

In my mind there is a box that no one ever sees
It contains my treasures, it holds my memories
Often I will look inside and I will taste again
Something that I once had done, or someplace I have been

I walk the paths of yesterday, to places past it wends
Its way to unforgotten times, to unforgotten friends
I drink the wine of ages, and celebrate the years
And toast again my visions of laughter and of tears

The oldest ones are brittle.  The ink has faded some
But this does not diminish the treasures they’ve become
I’ve placed a lock upon this box, as it will always be
The place that I have stored my life, irreplaceable to me


Placed 3rd in Brian Strands A FREE CHOICE contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown July 18, 2011 at 6:23 AM Congratulations Bob in the contest of Brian Strand "A Free Choice" Love, Carol Bob Quigley July 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM Appreciate your comments Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta July 16, 2011 at 6:19 PM Congratulations for this win in the contest, Bob Bob Quigley July 16, 2011 at 9:14 PM Thank you Dr. for the kudos

Elaine George July 16, 2011 at 4:17 PM AWESOME!Bob. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN, Lainie Bob Quigley July 16, 2011 at 9:14 PM Thank you. Much appreciated.

Black Eyed Susan July 16, 2011 at 1:45 PM this is wonderful! i can totally relate! congratulations on your win :) Bob Quigley July 16, 2011 at 2:02 PM Thank you Susan

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM Congrats Bob on your super win for third place with this dynamite entry luv.. excellent .. honored to be sharing third with many great poets as u luv.. Bob Quigley July 16, 2011 at 1:39 PM I'm in excellent company. Congrats to you as well. Bob Quigley July 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM I am in excellent company. My congratulations to you also.

Andrea Dietrich July 16, 2011 at 10:09 AM excellent poem on memories, bob. Belated congrats on this one! Bob Quigley July 16, 2011 at 1:39 PM Thanks Andrea. A fun write.

Joyce Johnson July 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM A great poem. I give it a 7. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce Bob Quigley July 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM Thank you Joyce