John Posey Poet Sonnet

You Can'T Remove the Glitter From Silver and Gold

You Can't Remove The Glitter From Silver And Gold

Our love’s been bathed in sunlight and in the moonlight’s glow.
It comes close to being eternal and we have come to know
That when our time is over this truth will always hold –
You can’t remove the glitter from silver and gold.

Life will try to tarnish precious things we find
Living all around us yet always seem confined.
There is a sheen of greatness even when they’re old.
And some get even brighter, with age, or so I’m told

In life we’ve known the safety of sweet and caring arms
That embraced us with comfort and protected us from harm.
No threats have ever reached us where we were not consoled
Knowing you cannot remove glitter from silver and gold.

 Our love has always been there as, steadily, we grew old
We never tried to separate glitter from silver and gold.


Written By John Posey
06/21/13

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Patricia Cresswell August 6, 2017 at 10:40 AM BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Thank you

John Leong August 6, 2017 at 3:40 AM wonderful! well written and very uplifting; i felt happy and warm, lost for a moment. very nice! cheers!

Melinda Parks August 5, 2017 at 8:24 PM Sweetly spoken yet the words speak truth. I Loved It.

Don Pettinelli July 31, 2017 at 9:02 PM I read your Poem, I loved it! Keep on writing and I will keep on reading. Donald

Don Pettinelli July 31, 2017 at 8:56 PM Thank you for this poem John I loved everything abut it. Keep on writing. Donald

Kelly Deschler September 12, 2013 at 12:20 PM Some things in life no one can ever take away from us, love is one of them! It sounds like you are living a dream that most of us only hope to find someday...Fantastic poem, Jake!...Thank you, once again, for the nice comments! They mean so much to me! :)

Andrea Dietrich September 6, 2013 at 11:22 PM what a well written sonnet this is, and I love that idea you came up with for the theme and title! Just had to drop by this one with such an interesting title. John Posey September 7, 2013 at 11:04 AM Thank you, sweetheart. I always get a thrill from your comments.... Love ya..... Jake

Debbie Duncan September 3, 2013 at 11:11 PM I like this very much John " Life will try to tarnish precious things" I wrote one about silver and gold, called Hammer in Hand ;}

Varsha Tomar July 8, 2013 at 1:19 PM Wow! I really really like this one! Love is such a wonderful feeling...it makes you write beautiful things like the one I just read. much love to you Jake! John Posey July 8, 2013 at 3:55 PM Varsha, my dear... Your comments give life to whatever makes me write.... Love ya... Jake

Pace Ink-U-Script July 7, 2013 at 5:03 AM Absolutely incredible Sonnet. ...it reads sooo smoothly!!! Great message for I too agree. John Posey July 7, 2013 at 7:51 AM My friend, your kind words are so encouraging. I truly value your visits and comments..... Jake

Cherie Thomas July 6, 2013 at 7:38 AM This is simply amazing, I love the flow & beautiful message of time and how beauty remains it doesnt change,,, it doesnt tarnish thats the true meaning of love!!! Thankyou cherie.... John Posey July 6, 2013 at 9:12 AM Thank you, my dear friend. Your comments find their way to a special spot in my heart.... Jake

Connie Gildersleeve July 3, 2013 at 6:07 PM This is a heartwarming poem John. True love is a precious gift and you have conveyed it here, especially in your last stanza. Thank you for sharing this wonderful analogy of a couple's love. Warm Smiles, Connie John Posey July 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM Connie, thanks for your visit and loving comment... You are always welcome here.... Jake

Cecilia Macfarlane July 3, 2013 at 8:02 AM Lovely words describe the power of love ....a most beautiful write John. Hugs John Posey July 3, 2013 at 10:39 AM Thank you, I'm glad you liked it....Jake

Andrea Dietrich July 1, 2013 at 8:31 AM well, look at this, a sonnet!! VERY nice, John. I love your repeating line too. In fact, this is not a traditonal sonnet. now that I think of it. I believe this is a Kyrielle Sonnet!! It's been a while since i did Kyrielle. but yes, I believe that is the form you have used , a kyrielle of sonnet form! John Posey July 1, 2013 at 10:05 AM Thanks for your comment, sweetheart. If I had tried to write a Kyrielle Sonnet I would have fallen on my face... Thanks for the info... You know I love ya, donchya....Jake

Len Gasun June 29, 2013 at 5:08 AM This is one of the most beautiful love poems and sonnets which I've ever read my dear friend John! I love it sooo much. The refrain made it unique & very beautiful. The silver and gold made your gem too precious. A favorite of mine! Thank you so much for sharing and your very inspiring comments on my poem. Have a great weekend! love and hugs, Leonora John Posey June 29, 2013 at 9:23 AM Thank you, Leonora. You've become very special and your comments are treasured.... Love ya .... Jake

Robert Pettit June 27, 2013 at 5:36 PM Nice analogy of a couple's love to the natural glitter of silver and gold. That's why those two precious metals are held in high esteem by so many; even though their prices on commodities markets have dropped recently. John Posey June 27, 2013 at 7:24 PM You are right about the fluctuation of the value of silver and gold.. I think of relationships (marriage) and silver and gold as long term investments... Thanks so much for your comment.... Jake

Debbie Knapp June 27, 2013 at 12:09 PM John ~ How very beautiful and just the way love should be. This is moving and heart warming all the way. You write with such passion and love from a wise and knowing perspective. Thank you for your comments on mine and I am sure to learn from you my friend. John Posey June 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM Debbie, you do me great comfort with your comments... Thanks.... Jake

Charmaine Chircop June 27, 2013 at 3:04 AM Ow my how fortunate i am that you stopped to read my humble verse..So beautiful your verses flow here..giving me goosebumps-Charma John Posey June 27, 2013 at 9:28 AM Thank you for your kind comments.... I hope we will keep in touch.... Jake

Isaiah Zerbst June 26, 2013 at 8:40 PM Brilliant! I find myself quite charmed by this sonnet. Nice flow too! John Posey June 27, 2013 at 12:35 AM I thank you, sir, for your kind words. you are always accompanied by encouragement. .... Jake

Suzanne Delaney June 26, 2013 at 11:47 AM This is truly endearing......the love shines through. Thanks for stopping by my page. It is always so good to hear from you. SuZ John Posey June 26, 2013 at 3:42 PM It's always a joy to hear from you. You really boost my ego.... Love ya.... Jake

Adarsh Raj June 25, 2013 at 11:47 PM wOW, SO BEAUTIFUL...you ispire.:):):):)Adarsh John Posey June 26, 2013 at 3:39 PM My friend, It is good to hear that my work can be so inspiring...Thank you...Jake

Gail Debole June 25, 2013 at 6:19 PM Jake - Your poem sparkles with brilliance! Just amazingly stated and so endearing. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment on my poem. - Gail John Posey June 25, 2013 at 7:49 PM Thank you Gail, I will be visiting and enjoying your entries as time permits.... I enjoy your work... Jake

Shadow Hamilton June 24, 2013 at 4:44 PM deeply reflective and enthralling blows me away Shadow x smiles John Posey June 24, 2013 at 6:10 PM You inflate my ego.... and I like it..... Thanks, dear.... Jake

Nette Onclaud June 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM warpped in tender mages so enthralling... i swoon, john.. beautiful!..:) huggs John Posey June 24, 2013 at 11:42 AM Thank you dear friend. I count your approval as the greatest award I could ever receive.... Love ya... Jake

Richard Lamoureux June 24, 2013 at 8:37 AM This is Golden! Very Romantic John Posey June 24, 2013 at 8:42 AM Richard, dear friend, your comments are just what this old wordsmith needs.... Thanks.... Jake

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