Your Hair Pin

Your old sleek black hair-pin is still with me, mother,
I've treasured it greater than a yellow sapphire;
It collects in me, memories of plaits and knot,
And the roses I'd graced with dedication lot...

1 July 2021
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Ln Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 10:24 AM
Beautifully written!
Pant Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Congrats on your first placement.Wow! What a precious treasure..Really, unparalleled.
Alex Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 11:54 AM
Thank you very much.
Balasubramanian Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 7:25 AM
An heart touching write. Congratulations
Alex Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 11:54 AM
Thank you very much.
Debole Avatar
July 10, 2021 at 4:28 AM
Hi Christuraj, I love this poem because I am very sentimental, too. Have some of my mother's combs that are "treasured greater than a yellow sapphire." - Best Regards, Gail
Alex Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 7:04 AM
Thank you very much.
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