Notes About The Poem

Written August 10, 2023
For Contest, “Challenge – V Words”
Sponsor, Constance La France

Embroidered Picture created by my Mom- 1950s
Recipes and Tools from Google Images

Value


We think of value as a set amount
   that's given to an item held or sold.
Most often- currency is paramount;
   in olden times- perhaps silver or gold.

But, there is value in a different kind-
   assessed and held by memories and heart,
which far surpasses any worth assigned;
   for us, become forever works of art.

A mom's embroidery, dad's old-time tools,
   or grandma's written recipes spelled out.
Intrinsic values follow no set rules;
   the love assigned is what they're all about.

These values- held and stored by heart and mind
   Far supersede the ordinary kind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Miller Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 2:34 AM
Very true, great poem Sandra; congratulations
Daniel Avatar
August 11, 2023 at 1:16 AM
So true, Sandra, beautiful sonnet:)
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